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

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Synopsis

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

Thymoquinone is the main bioactive constituent of Nigella sativa (black seed), a plant widely used in traditional medicine across the Middle East and Asia. Historically, Nigella sativa and its oil have been used for a variety of respiratory ailments, including dry cough, asthma, and bronchitis. The use of thymoquinone for dry cough is thus primarily based on these traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation.

Some preclinical studies suggest that thymoquinone may have anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory effects, which could theoretically help alleviate cough symptoms. For example, animal studies have shown that thymoquinone can reduce airway inflammation and may modulate immune responses. However, there is a lack of well-designed clinical trials specifically evaluating thymoquinone for the treatment of dry cough in humans. Most scientific studies focus on its broader respiratory or anti-inflammatory effects rather than direct evidence for dry cough relief.

In summary, the traditional use of Nigella sativa and, by extension, thymoquinone for coughs is well documented, but current scientific evidence directly supporting thymoquinone for dry cough is limited and mostly indirect. Until more clinical research is available, its use is best characterized as traditional rather than scientifically validated.

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