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

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Synopsis

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

Botanical blends have been traditionally used to support or treat coughs, including spastic coughs, in various systems of traditional medicine such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and European folk medicine. These blends often contain herbs such as licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis), and mullein (Verbascum thapsus). The traditional rationale is that these plants possess antitussive, demulcent, or soothing properties that help calm spasmodic or persistent coughs. Historical texts and ethnobotanical reports document the use of such combinations for respiratory complaints, though the exact formulations vary by culture.

However, scientific validation of these blends as a whole is limited. While some individual ingredients have been studied for their potential to reduce cough reflex or soothe irritated mucosa, robust clinical trials on specific botanical blends for spastic cough are scarce. Most evidence supporting their use comes from long-standing traditional practices and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous scientific trials. Therefore, while the use of botanical blends for spastic cough is rooted in tradition and has some plausibility, the overall evidence strength remains modest.

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