Evidence supporting the use of: Aralia
For the health condition: Cough (spastic)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Aralia (commonly referring to species such as Aralia racemosa or American spikenard) has a longstanding history in traditional herbal medicine for the support and treatment of spastic coughs and other respiratory ailments. Native American tribes, as well as early European settlers in North America, used the roots and sometimes the berries of Aralia as expectorants and remedies for coughs, bronchitis, and other lung complaints. The traditional use likely stems from observations of its soothing and mild expectorant properties, thought to help loosen phlegm and ease spasmodic coughing.

Despite its historical reputation, the scientific validation for Aralia’s effectiveness in treating cough, particularly spastic cough, is limited. There are no well-controlled clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies that specifically confirm its effectiveness for this purpose. Some phytochemical analyses have identified saponins and aromatic compounds in Aralia species, which could theoretically have mild expectorant or soothing effects, but these findings have not been firmly linked to clinical efficacy in humans. Therefore, while the use of Aralia for spastic cough is well-documented in traditional herbal texts and ethnobotanical records, the evidence base is mostly anecdotal and historical rather than supported by modern scientific research.

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