Evidence supporting the use of: Honey loquat syrup
For the health condition: Cough (spastic)

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Synopsis

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

Honey loquat syrup has been traditionally used in East Asian medicine, particularly within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), to soothe coughs, including spastic (dry, hacking) coughs. The syrup typically contains extracts from the loquat leaf (Eriobotrya japonica) and honey, both of which have a long history in Chinese herbal remedies for respiratory issues. Historical texts describe loquat leaf as having properties that “clear lung heat,” “stop cough,” and “transform phlegm.” Honey is widely recognized for its soothing effects on the throat and mild antimicrobial properties.

However, robust scientific validation supporting honey loquat syrup’s efficacy for spastic cough is limited. Some laboratory and small clinical studies suggest that loquat leaf may have anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory effects, and honey has been found to relieve cough in children better than placebo in some trials. Still, these findings are not specific to the commercial syrup or to spastic cough, and rigorous, large-scale clinical trials are lacking. Thus, its use is mainly justified by traditional practice rather than modern scientific evidence.

In summary, honey loquat syrup’s use for spastic cough is rooted in tradition, with limited preliminary scientific support, but lacks strong, high-quality evidence for efficacy as per current clinical standards.

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