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

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Synopsis

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

Southern Elder (Sambucus nigra), commonly referred to as elderflower or elderberry, has a long history of traditional use in European herbal medicine for treating coughs, particularly dry coughs. The flowers are most often used to prepare infusions or syrups that are believed to soothe the throat and alleviate irritation. Historically, elderflower was included in various herbal remedies for upper respiratory tract infections and coughs due to its purported anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic (sweat-inducing) effects.

While some laboratory and animal studies have explored the immunomodulatory and antiviral properties of elderberry extracts, specific scientific studies focusing on Southern Elder's efficacy in treating dry cough in humans are lacking. Clinical trials have tended to focus on elderberry’s potential to reduce the duration and severity of influenza-like symptoms rather than specifically treating cough. Thus, the use of Southern Elder for dry cough is rooted primarily in traditional, ethnobotanical knowledge rather than robust scientific validation. The rating of 2 reflects that although the traditional use is well-documented and widespread, direct scientific evidence for effectiveness against dry cough is currently limited or indirect.

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