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Source of validity: Traditional
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Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata) has a history of traditional use among Indigenous Australians, who have utilized the leaves and berries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. In traditional medicine, Mountain Pepper was sometimes used as a remedy for various ailments, including colds and respiratory complaints, likely due to its warming and pungent properties. The plant contains polygodial, an active compound with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects demonstrated in laboratory studies. However, there is very limited scientific research specifically investigating Mountain Pepper’s efficacy in preventing or treating colds in humans. The traditional use for colds is largely anecdotal, and robust clinical trials are lacking. Therefore, while there is a basis in traditional practice for using Mountain Pepper in the context of cold prevention or relief, the scientific evidence supporting this use is insufficient. More research is needed to substantiate its effectiveness for this specific condition.

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