Evidence supporting the use of: Cubeb
For the health condition: Sore Throat

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Synopsis

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

Cubeb (Piper cubeba), also known as tailed pepper, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian and Middle Eastern herbal practices. Its application for sore throat is primarily based on its traditional use as an aromatic and expectorant agent. Historical texts and ethnobotanical sources indicate that cubeb was commonly used to address respiratory tract conditions, including coughs, hoarseness, and sore throat, due to its pungent taste and perceived anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. However, modern scientific validation of these uses is limited. While cubeb contains essential oils and compounds such as cubebin and cubebic acid that may have mild antimicrobial properties, there are no robust clinical studies directly evaluating its effectiveness for sore throat in humans. Most available evidence is anecdotal or derived from general antimicrobial assays in vitro. Therefore, the use of cubeb for sore throat is justified by tradition rather than contemporary scientific research, and the overall evidence supporting its efficacy is weak, meriting a rating of 2 out of 5.

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