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

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Synopsis

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

Fringed Pink (Dianthus superbus) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as "Qu Mai." In classical herbal texts, Qu Mai is primarily used for promoting urination, clearing heat, and treating certain gynecological issues. Its application for cough, particularly dry cough, is not a prominent or common use in traditional sources. Some herbal compendiums mention its use for respiratory complaints, generally as part of complex herbal formulas, rather than as a primary or stand-alone treatment for cough. There is a lack of focused traditional documentation specifically recommending Fringed Pink for dry cough. Scientific research on Fringed Pink and its effect on cough (dry or otherwise) is extremely limited, with no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly supporting its efficacy for this condition. Therefore, the use of Fringed Pink for dry cough is justified weakly by tradition and only to a minimal extent; it is not a major or well-validated use in either traditional or scientific literature. Practitioners seeking herbs for dry cough typically rely on other, better-documented herbs.

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