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

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Synopsis

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

Shogaol is a pungent compound found in dried ginger (Zingiber officinale) and is structurally related to gingerol, the main bioactive component of fresh ginger. The use of ginger and its derivatives, including shogaol, for alleviating cough—especially dry cough—has a long history in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these traditions, ginger is believed to have warming, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory properties that make it useful for soothing throat irritation and reducing cough. However, the direct scientific evidence supporting shogaol specifically for treating dry cough is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that shogaol has anti-inflammatory and antitussive (cough-suppressing) properties, but clinical trials in humans are scarce. Most of the support for its use in cough comes from the broader traditional use of ginger rather than rigorous clinical validation of shogaol itself. Therefore, while shogaol is used for cough in traditional medicine, the scientific evidence specifically for its effectiveness in treating dry cough is weak and largely anecdotal.

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