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

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Synopsis

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

Lindera aggregata (also known as Wu Yao) is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for conditions related to qi stagnation, pain, and cold in the abdomen, rather than for respiratory issues such as a dry cough. However, in some traditional herbal formulas, Wu Yao may be included as a supporting ingredient intended to address underlying imbalances that could accompany cough, such as stagnation or cold affecting the lungs. There is no robust historical emphasis on Lindera aggregata as a primary or direct remedy for dry cough, and it is not typically found in classic TCM formulas intended specifically for cough relief (such as those for “dry cough” or “non-productive cough”).

Regarding scientific evidence, there is currently minimal research investigating Lindera aggregata’s direct effects on cough, particularly dry cough. Most pharmacological studies focus on its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and gastrointestinal effects. Therefore, its use for dry cough is justified, if at all, primarily by tradition, and even then only weakly. The traditional evidence is sparse, and there is a lack of strong clinical or pharmacological data to support its efficacy for this condition. As such, the evidence rating is low.

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