Synopsis

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

Palmyra (Borassus flabellifer), also known as the palmyra palm, has been traditionally used in systems of medicine such as Ayurveda and Siddha, particularly in South Asia. Its fruit, sap, and young shoots are used in various remedies. In the context of respiratory ailments like dry cough, traditional texts and folk practices recommend palmyra fruit pulp or syrup as a soothing agent, believed to reduce throat irritation and act as a demulcent. However, the evidence supporting these uses is largely anecdotal and based on ethnobotanical surveys or references in traditional pharmacopoeias rather than clinical studies.

There is a lack of robust scientific research or clinical trials directly evaluating the efficacy of palmyra for dry cough. Most references are limited to its traditional use, and the proposed mechanisms (such as mucilage content providing a soothing effect) remain speculative. Therefore, while palmyra is used in traditional medicine for dry cough, the evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak and mostly historical or cultural in nature, reflected by the low evidence rating.

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