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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Balsam pear, also known as bitter melon (Momordica charantia), is primarily used in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and various folk medicines. In TCM, it is sometimes recommended for clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and occasionally mentioned for relieving coughs, especially those associated with 'heat' or inflammation. However, the use of balsam pear specifically for dry cough is based more on traditional belief than on scientific evidence.

Scientific studies on balsam pear have focused mainly on its antidiabetic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, with limited research directly examining its effects on respiratory conditions or cough. There are anecdotal reports and some herbal compendia that list balsam pear as a remedy for coughs, but controlled clinical trials or preclinical studies specifically evaluating its efficacy for dry cough are lacking.

Therefore, the use of balsam pear for dry cough can be considered as having weak support grounded in traditional use, with little to no modern scientific validation. The evidence is limited to traditional texts and anecdotal reports rather than robust clinical or pharmacological studies.

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