Evidence supporting the use of: Javanese Long Pepper
For the health condition: Sore Throat

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Synopsis

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

Javanese Long Pepper (Piper retrofractum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Indonesia and surrounding regions. Its use for treating sore throat is primarily rooted in tradition rather than robust scientific validation. In Javanese and other traditional herbal medicine practices, Javanese Long Pepper is often incorporated into remedies for respiratory ailments, including sore throat, cough, and hoarseness. The pepper is believed to have warming, expectorant, and analgesic properties, which may provide some symptomatic relief.

Phytochemically, Javanese Long Pepper contains compounds such as piperine and essential oils, which have demonstrated some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities in laboratory studies. However, these studies are limited, and very few directly address the effectiveness of Javanese Long Pepper against pathogens or inflammation specific to sore throat. Most available research focuses on related species like Piper longum or Piper nigrum, and even then, clinical evidence remains scarce.

In summary, while Javanese Long Pepper is traditionally used for sore throat and has plausible mechanisms of action suggested by preliminary in vitro studies, there is currently insufficient high-quality scientific evidence to fully validate its efficacy for this condition. Its use is best categorized as traditional, with a low-to-moderate level of supporting evidence (2 out of 5).

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