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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Artemisia, a genus that includes species such as Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood) and Artemisia absinthium (wormwood), has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in China and other parts of Asia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), certain Artemisia species—especially Artemisia annua and Artemisia argyi—are sometimes used to treat respiratory ailments, including coughs, though more often for their antimalarial or anti-inflammatory properties. The rationale for their use in cough is typically based on their bitter and cooling nature, which is believed to help clear heat and relieve symptoms associated with respiratory irritation, such as dry cough. However, there is limited direct scientific evidence to validate the effectiveness of Artemisia specifically for dry cough. Most scientific research on Artemisia has focused on its antimalarial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities, with only a few studies exploring its effects on respiratory symptoms. Some laboratory studies suggest that compounds in Artemisia, like artemisinin and flavonoids, possess anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects, which could theoretically benefit coughs of inflammatory origin. Despite this, clinical trials directly assessing Artemisia for dry cough are lacking. Therefore, its use for this indication is primarily rooted in tradition rather than solid scientific validation.

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