Evidence supporting the use of: Cabbage palm (not specifed)
For the health condition: Cough (spastic)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Cabbage palm is a common name that can refer to several species, including Sabal palmetto (native to the southeastern United States) and Livistona australis (Australian cabbage palm), but none of these are prominently featured in modern scientific literature for treating spastic cough. However, some traditional medicine systems in regions where cabbage palms are native have used various parts of the plant for medicinal purposes, including as a remedy for respiratory issues such as coughs. For example, in North American folk medicine, preparations from the cabbage palm have been used for their purported soothing and expectorant effects, although documentation is sparse and mostly anecdotal. There is no robust clinical evidence—the historical use is based on local traditional practices rather than systematic research or clinical trials. No major pharmacological studies have confirmed the efficacy of cabbage palm for cough, and it does not appear in authoritative pharmacopeias for this indication. Therefore, any support for its use in treating spastic cough is limited to traditional and anecdotal accounts, with a very low level of evidence.

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