Evidence supporting the use of: Amomum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Cough (dry)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Amomum species, particularly Amomum villosum and Amomum subulatum, are used in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In these systems, Amomum fruits (commonly known as cardamom or "Sha Ren" in TCM) are valued primarily for their effects on digestive and respiratory systems. In TCM, Amomum is sometimes included in complex herbal formulas for its aromatic, warming, and phlegm-resolving properties. Specifically for cough (including dry cough), Amomum is not a primary herb but may be present in formulations aimed at harmonizing the stomach and transforming dampness, which indirectly could help with cough if digestive imbalance is considered a contributing factor. There is limited direct evidence in classical texts supporting its use solely for dry cough; its inclusion is more for its ancillary supportive effects within multi-herb remedies. Scientific studies investigating Amomum's efficacy in treating dry cough are lacking, and its use for this indication has not been validated by modern clinical trials. Thus, support for using Amomum for dry cough is rooted in tradition, and the evidence is weak and indirect.

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