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

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Synopsis

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

Cambodian Cardamom (likely referring to Amomum kravanh or related species) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Southeast Asia. Traditional healers have used cardamom seeds and fruits for a variety of ailments, including coughs and other respiratory complaints. The rationale is typically based on cardamom’s reputed expectorant, antispasmodic, and warming properties, believed to help soothe the throat and reduce spasmodic coughing.

However, the evidence supporting these uses is largely anecdotal and based on ethnobotanical surveys or traditional texts, rather than on rigorous scientific research. There are few, if any, clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly investigating Cambodian cardamom’s efficacy for spastic cough. Some in vitro and animal studies on related cardamom species (Elettaria cardamomum, etc.) show mild anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory properties, but these findings cannot be directly extrapolated to Cambodian cardamom or to humans with spastic cough.

In summary, Cambodian cardamom is traditionally used for coughs, including spasmodic types, but scientific validation is lacking. The evidence for its effectiveness is weak, meriting a low rating.

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