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

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Synopsis

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

Anemarrhena asphodeloides (commonly referred to as Anemarrhena) is primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is known as Zhī Mǔ. In TCM, Anemarrhena is recognized for its cooling and moistening properties and is often included in herbal formulas to address "dryness" in the lungs, which can manifest as a dry cough. According to TCM theory, dry cough may result from "lung heat" or "yin deficiency," and Anemarrhena is believed to nourish yin and clear heat, thereby relieving symptoms such as dry throat and non-productive cough.

While there is strong traditional use supporting its application for dry cough, scientific validation is limited. Some pharmacological studies have explored the anti-inflammatory and antitussive (cough-suppressing) effects of Anemarrhena extracts in animal models, but clinical trials in humans are lacking. The majority of data comes from traditional usage and historical texts, rather than rigorous modern scientific research. As such, its use for dry cough is justified primarily by tradition, with some preliminary pharmacological support but insufficient high-quality clinical evidence to elevate the rating further.

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