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Source of validity: Traditional
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Flavoglycosides are a group of plant-derived compounds consisting of a flavonoid bound to a sugar moiety. Their use in the treatment or support of dry cough is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine. Many plants rich in flavoglycosides—such as elderflower, linden blossom, and licorice—have been used in folk remedies across various cultures to alleviate respiratory symptoms, including dry cough. The rationale in traditional medicine is based on the presumed anti-inflammatory, soothing, and mild expectorant effects that these compounds or their parent plants may provide. However, the direct scientific evidence specifically linking flavoglycosides themselves to cough relief is limited and not robust. Most available data are derived from studies on whole plant extracts, which contain a complex mix of bioactive compounds, making it difficult to attribute efficacy solely to flavoglycosides. Some experimental and preclinical studies suggest that flavonoids, in general, may have anti-inflammatory and antitussive (cough-suppressant) properties, but clinical trials specifically investigating flavoglycosides for dry cough are lacking. Therefore, while traditional use is well-documented, modern scientific validation for this specific indication remains insufficient.

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