Evidence supporting the use of: Madder
For the health condition: Cough (spastic)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Madder (Rubia cordifolia) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily for its purported blood-purifying, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties. However, its use specifically for treating or supporting cough (spastic) is based predominantly on traditional or folk practices, rather than scientific validation. In some traditional texts, madder is occasionally mentioned as an ingredient in formulations aimed at relieving respiratory complaints, but it is not a primary or widely recognized remedy for cough in major traditional medicine compendia. The available scientific literature does not provide robust evidence supporting the efficacy of madder in treating cough, spastic or otherwise. Experimental studies on madder have focused mainly on its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor activities, not on antitussive or bronchodilatory effects. Therefore, while madder may have been used traditionally as part of broader herbal mixtures for respiratory conditions, current scientific research does not substantiate its use for cough. The evidence rating for its use in this context is low due to the lack of both traditional prominence and scientific support.

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