Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Inula racemosa, commonly known as Pushkarmool in Ayurveda, has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia. Its use for cough, especially spastic or bronchospastic cough, is well documented in Ayurvedic and Unani literature. The roots of Inula racemosa contain active compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones (e.g., alantolactone and isoalantolactone), which are believed to exhibit bronchodilatory, expectorant, and antitussive properties. Several classical Ayurvedic formulations for respiratory conditions, including cough and asthma, feature Inula racemosa as a key ingredient. While modern clinical trials are limited, some animal studies and in vitro experiments have shown that extracts of Inula racemosa can relax bronchial smooth muscle and reduce cough frequency, lending a moderate degree of pharmacological plausibility to its traditional use. However, robust, large-scale human clinical studies are lacking, so the evidence does not reach the highest levels of scientific validation. Overall, the use of Inula racemosa for spastic cough is primarily justified by traditional use with some supportive preclinical evidence, meriting a moderate evidence rating.

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