Evidence supporting the use of: Savory (unspecified)
For the health condition: Cough (dry)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Savory (referring to herbs in the genus Satureja, such as summer savory and winter savory) has been used in traditional herbal medicine for various ailments, including respiratory issues like dry cough. Historical texts and folk medicine practices, particularly in Europe and the Mediterranean region, have recommended savory for its expectorant and soothing properties. These uses are typically based on empirical observations and traditional knowledge passed down through generations rather than on rigorous scientific studies.
However, scientific validation for the use of savory specifically in the treatment of dry cough is minimal. While some studies have investigated the general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of Satureja species, there is a lack of direct clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for cough, particularly dry cough. As a result, its use for this condition is best described as traditional, with a low level of evidence (rated 1), primarily stemming from historical and ethnobotanical sources rather than modern controlled trials or pharmacological investigations.
Other ingredients used for Cough (dry)
aloe veraalpha-pinene
apple
waterhyssop
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
black currant
black pepper
radish
Indian frankincense
cat's claw
Chinese salvia root
cinnamon
clove
cowage seed
turmeric
elderberry
garlic bulb
ginger
glehnia root
greek mountain tea
onion
green tea
heartwood
Indian tinospora
jujube
lemon
licorice root
marshmallow
nettle
ophiopogon root
oregano
parsley
pear
phellodendron amurense
platycodon root
plum fruit
polygala root
pomegranate
thyme
vitamin C
zhejiang fritillary
zinc
sarsaparilla
boneset
mullein
tangerine
hyssop
atractylodes
Indian bael
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
hedychium spicatum
inula racemosa
anise
pistacia integerrima gall
fumaria parviflora
fritillaria
yerba santa
elecampane
dodder
sweet flag
menthol oil
Alcohol
Agastache
Anamarrhena
Ambergris
acacia
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Asafoetida
Aerva lanata
Asam gelugor
Adenophora
Allium tuberosum
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Black Seed
Bermuda Grass
Bryonia
Bayleaf
Bael
Butternut
Baccharoides anthelmintica
black salt
Bee products
Buddha's Hand
banana
Bassia scoparia
Burning Bush
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Cactus
Citron
Citrus
Cineole
Capsaicin
Cistus
Cubeb
Cowslip
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Calamus
Cinnamaldehyde
Clerodendrum indicum
Dragonhead
Diterpenes
Dichrostachys glomerata
Echinacea
Elder
Poppy
Other health conditions supported by Savory (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cramps and Spasms
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia