Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Laryngitis

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Synopsis

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

Amor seco, a common name most often referring to plants in the genus Bidens (such as Bidens pilosa), has a long history of use in traditional medicine across Latin America. In folk medicine, its leaves and aerial parts are used for a variety of respiratory ailments, including laryngitis, sore throat, and cough. The rationale for its use is based primarily on its reported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which could theoretically help reduce inflammation and infection in the larynx.

However, while the traditional use is well-documented in ethnobotanical surveys and some regional herbal medicine texts, scientific evidence specifically supporting Amor seco for the treatment of laryngitis is limited. Some laboratory studies have identified anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds in Bidens pilosa and related species, but these studies do not directly address laryngitis or provide clinical data in humans.

In summary, the use of Amor seco for laryngitis is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than robust scientific validation. The evidence for its effectiveness in this specific condition is low to moderate, based mainly on its general anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential as observed in preclinical studies and corroborated by its long-standing use in traditional herbal medicine.

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