Synopsis

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

Inula racemosa, known as Pushkarmool in Ayurveda, has a long-standing traditional use in supporting and treating coughs, particularly those associated with "dampness" or phlegm. In Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, it is considered an expectorant and bronchodilator, used for respiratory conditions such as cough, asthma, and bronchitis. The root is thought to clear phlegm from the lungs, reduce inflammation, and ease breathing. This aligns with the concept of "damp cough" in traditional medicine, where excess mucus and moisture are present. Several classical Ayurvedic texts mention its use in formulations designed to clear the respiratory passages and support lung health.

Some preliminary scientific studies suggest that Inula racemosa contains sesquiterpene lactones, inulin, and alantolactone, which may have anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. However, rigorous clinical trials in humans are limited. Most of the evidence supporting its use for cough is based on its historical and ethnobotanical usage rather than modern scientific validation. Therefore, while the traditional evidence is fairly strong (rated 3), scientific confirmation remains modest and primarily preclinical. Use in contemporary herbal medicine for coughs and phlegmy respiratory conditions continues, often as part of multi-herb formulas.

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