Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Aniseed myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) has been used traditionally by Indigenous Australians as a medicinal plant, including as a remedy for respiratory complaints such as coughs. However, specific documentation regarding its use in treating spastic (or persistent) cough is sparse in the academic literature. The aromatic leaves of aniseed myrtle contain high concentrations of anethole, a compound found in other plants like anise and fennel, which have a more established history of use as mild expectorants and cough remedies in traditional herbal medicine. Despite this, there is currently a lack of clinical or pharmacological studies directly evaluating aniseed myrtle’s efficacy for spastic cough. The evidence for its use is therefore limited to anecdotal references and its phytochemical similarity to other traditional cough remedies, rather than robust scientific validation. No clinical trials or systematic reviews have confirmed its benefit for cough, and its use remains within the realm of traditional knowledge rather than evidence-based medicine. Thus, while there is traditional precedent for its use, the overall quality and quantity of evidence is low.

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