Evidence supporting the use of: Herbal Blend
For the health condition: Cough (damp)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Herbal blends have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda to support respiratory health, particularly for conditions described as "damp" coughs. In TCM, a damp cough refers to a productive cough often associated with phlegm and a feeling of heaviness. Herbal formulas commonly include ingredients such as Pinellia ternata (Ban Xia), Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice root), and Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon flower root), each believed to transform phlegm, dry dampness, and soothe the throat. Historical texts and clinical practice in East Asia have documented these blends as first-line remedies for coughs with phlegm or dampness. While some laboratory and animal studies suggest that certain herbs within these blends have anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects, robust clinical trials in humans are limited. The use of these blends for damp coughs is thus primarily supported by centuries of traditional use, with moderate historical evidence and some preliminary scientific support for their mechanisms, but without the rigorous validation of modern randomized controlled trials.

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