Evidence supporting the use of: Spanish Oregano
For the health condition: Cough (spastic)

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Synopsis

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

Spanish Oregano (Lippia graveolens) has traditionally been used in herbal medicine to help alleviate coughs, including spastic (or spasmodic) coughs. This use is rooted in traditional practices, especially in regions of Central and South America and the Caribbean, where the plant is native. Folk medicine references suggest that infusions and extracts of Spanish Oregano leaves were commonly given to soothe coughs and respiratory discomfort, possibly due to the plant's aromatic and potentially antispasmodic properties. The essential oils present in Spanish Oregano, which include carvacrol and thymol, are believed to have mild antimicrobial and soothing effects on the respiratory tract. However, there is very limited direct scientific research specifically evaluating the efficacy of Spanish Oregano for cough, and no robust clinical trials have been conducted to confirm or quantify its benefits for spastic cough in humans. Most of the available information supporting its use is anecdotal or based on ethnobotanical surveys, rather than controlled studies. Therefore, its use for this purpose is best described as traditional, with a low to moderate level of supporting evidence.

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