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

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Synopsis

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

Cambodian Cardamom (Amomum krervanh or Amomum cardamomum) has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems throughout Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. In these traditions, cardamom is commonly employed as a remedy for respiratory ailments, including dry coughs. Traditional practitioners believe that its aromatic compounds help soothe the throat, loosen phlegm, and ease coughing spells. The use of cardamom for cough is documented in classical texts and ethnobotanical surveys, where it is often prepared as a decoction or included in herbal cough syrups and teas. However, while its traditional use is well established, scientific validation is limited. A few in vitro and animal studies on related cardamom species indicate possible anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory effects, but these are not directly focused on Cambodian cardamom or on cough specifically. No high-quality clinical trials exist to confirm its efficacy for treating dry cough in humans. Therefore, support for its use in this context is based primarily on traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific evidence.

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