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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ambergris, a waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in Arabian, Persian, and some South Asian healing systems. Historical texts and traditional pharmacopoeias reference ambergris as a remedy for a variety of ailments, including respiratory congestion, asthma, and colds. Its use was based largely on its aromatic and believed "warming" properties, thought to ease breathing and expel phlegm. However, the evidence for these uses is entirely anecdotal and rooted in humoral theories of medicine rather than empirical research. Modern scientific studies on ambergris have focused primarily on its chemical composition and use in perfumery, not on therapeutic effects for lung congestion. There is a lack of controlled clinical trials or pharmacological studies supporting its efficacy for respiratory conditions. As such, while its use is supported by tradition, the scientific evidence for ambergris as a treatment for lung congestion is minimal or absent.

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