Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) leaves and sometimes the fruit have been used in traditional herbal medicine for various ailments, but the primary historical uses have focused on women's reproductive health, such as easing labor or menstrual discomfort. In some folk traditions, raspberry leaf tea has also been used for minor respiratory issues, including coughs, due to its purported astringent and soothing properties on mucous membranes. However, the evidence for its effectiveness specifically for treating dry cough is minimal and largely anecdotal. There are no robust clinical studies or scientific reviews supporting red raspberry's efficacy for dry cough. Most references in herbal texts mention its use for sore throats or as a mild astringent in the mouth and throat, rather than as a primary cough remedy. Modern herbal references rarely list red raspberry as a key herb for cough relief, dry or otherwise. Therefore, its use for dry cough is justified mainly by traditional or folk use, and the strength of evidence supporting this application is very weak.

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