Solanum Xanthocarpum MT - The plant is used as diuretic in dropsy; in decoction. It is also used for gonorrhoea. It has effects on broncho-pneumonia; retention of urine. It prevents against smallpox. Its roots are expectorant, used in cough, asthma, cataract, fever and pain in chest; beaten up and mixed with wine given to check vomiting. Juice of the berries is useful in sore throat. Leaves are applied locally to relieve pain; their juice is given with black pepper in rheumatism. Recent studies have confirmed its trational use in bronchial asthma, and its hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effects. Reference 1. W. Boericke, New Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory [with Relationship of Remedies], Second Re-Augmented & Revised Edition Based on Ninth Edition, Reprint Edition 2002, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi. 2. Dr. P. N. Varma, et al., A Compendium of Rare and Clinically Established Mother Tinctures, 4th Edition, Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd., A-36, Sector 60, Noida.