Evidence supporting the use of: Amomum subulatum
For the health condition: Wheezing

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Synopsis

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

Amomum subulatum (black cardamom) has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda and Unani, for respiratory complaints including wheezing, asthma, and bronchitis. Traditional practitioners often prescribe formulations containing Amomum subulatum seeds or extracts for their purported expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and bronchodilatory properties. The rationale stems from its warming, pungent qualities, which are thought to help clear respiratory passages and reduce phlegm.

However, scientific evidence directly validating its effectiveness for wheezing is limited. Some phytochemical studies have identified volatile oils, such as 1,8-cineole, which possess mild anti-inflammatory or bronchodilatory potential in vitro or in animal models, but no robust clinical trials have confirmed efficacy for wheezing in humans. Reviews of herbal remedies in respiratory disorders occasionally mention Amomum subulatum based on ethnobotanical surveys, but the evidence remains largely anecdotal or based on traditional formulations rather than rigorous scientific validation.

In summary, while there is a clear tradition of using Amomum subulatum for wheezing and related respiratory symptoms, the evidence supporting its efficacy is weak and primarily based on historical and cultural practices rather than modern clinical research.

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