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

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Synopsis

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

Pleurisy root (Asclepias tuberosa) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among Native American tribes and 19th-century Western herbalists, for the treatment of respiratory conditions such as dry coughs, pleurisy, and bronchitis. The root was commonly employed as an expectorant and diaphoretic—herbs that promote the expulsion of mucus and induce sweating, respectively. Historical texts and ethnobotanical records note its use to alleviate cough by soothing irritated respiratory mucosa and encouraging productive coughing. However, while these traditional uses are well documented, there is a lack of robust modern scientific studies or clinical trials to substantiate these effects. The available evidence is mainly anecdotal or based on historical practice rather than empirical research. Thus, the support for pleurisy root in treating dry cough relies primarily on traditional usage rather than validated scientific data.

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