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

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Synopsis

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

Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi), known as "Ai Ye" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian medicine. While it is most renowned for its use in moxibustion and for gynecological disorders, it is also used in some TCM formulas to address respiratory issues, including dry cough. The traditional rationale is that mugwort is believed to warm the meridians, dispel cold, and stop bleeding, and it can be included in formulas where cough is attributed to "cold" or "deficiency" patterns.

However, the evidence supporting its use for dry cough is mainly historical and based on empirical TCM theory rather than modern clinical trials. There are very few, if any, high-quality scientific studies specifically investigating Chinese mugwort’s efficacy for dry cough. Some preclinical studies have identified anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds in Artemisia species, which could theoretically support respiratory health, but these findings are not directly linked to the treatment of dry cough in humans. Thus, the use of Chinese mugwort for dry cough is primarily justified by traditional use and historical practice, rather than robust scientific validation.

In summary, while Chinese mugwort has traditional backing for use in certain types of coughs in TCM, there is limited to no scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for dry cough specifically. The rating reflects the lack of direct clinical evidence.

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