Synopsis

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

Chaff flower (Achyranthes aspera) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and folk medicine across India and other parts of Asia. For sore throat, traditional healers have utilized the root, leaves, or seeds in various preparations such as decoctions, powders, or gargles. The rationale behind its use is largely based on its perceived anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and expectorant properties as described in ancient texts and ethnobotanical surveys. For example, the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India mentions Achyranthes aspera as an ingredient in remedies for throat-related ailments. Some ethnomedicinal reports also cite its application for throat pain, cough, and related respiratory issues.

However, scientific validation for its efficacy specifically against sore throat is limited. While in vitro studies have demonstrated that extracts from chaff flower possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, direct clinical evidence in humans for sore throat relief is lacking. Most supporting data are either anecdotal or derived from animal studies, not controlled human trials. Therefore, while its use for sore throat is justified by tradition and some pharmacological plausibility, the scientific evidence remains preliminary, meriting a moderate evidence rating.

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