Evidence supporting the use of: Ammonium carbonate
For the body system: Bronchials

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Ammonium carbonate has a long history of use as an expectorant in traditional medicine, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was commonly found in formulations such as "smelling salts" and cough remedies. Its role was primarily to stimulate the respiratory tract and promote the expulsion of mucus by acting as a mild irritant to the bronchial mucosa, which was believed to increase secretions and ease coughing. Historical pharmacopeias, such as the British Pharmacopoeia and the United States Pharmacopeia, included ammonium carbonate as an ingredient in cough syrups and lozenges intended to relieve symptoms associated with bronchitis and other respiratory conditions. However, the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for supporting the bronchial system is limited. Few, if any, modern clinical trials have evaluated its effectiveness or safety for this purpose. The use of ammonium carbonate as a respiratory stimulant has largely fallen out of favor in contemporary medicine, replaced by more effective and better-studied medications. Current medical guidelines do not recommend ammonium carbonate for bronchial or respiratory support, and its use today is mostly historical or traditional rather than evidence-based. In summary, while ammonium carbonate has a traditional basis for use in supporting the bronchial system, robust scientific validation is lacking.

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Other body systems supported by Ammonium carbonate

Bronchials
Lungs
Respiratory System

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