Evidence supporting the use of: Flesh-Finger Citron
For the health condition: Cough (damp)

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Synopsis

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

Flesh-Finger Citron (also known as Buddha’s Hand, Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) is a traditional ingredient in Chinese medicine. Its use for supporting or treating cough, particularly those associated with "dampness" (a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM involving excess moisture and phlegm), is documented in classical Chinese herbal texts. The fruit is considered to regulate Qi, harmonize the stomach, and transform phlegm, which aligns with treating coughs of a damp nature. While there are some phytochemical studies on Citrus species indicating the presence of flavonoids and volatile oils that may have mild expectorant or anti-inflammatory effects, there is little direct modern clinical evidence specifically validating Flesh-Finger Citron’s efficacy for cough (damp). Most support for its use comes from centuries-old TCM practice and compendia such as the Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica). Therefore, its use for cough (damp) is justified primarily by tradition, with limited scientific corroboration to date.

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