Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Squash, which can refer to various plants of the Cucurbita genus (such as pumpkin, zucchini, or butternut squash), has a history of use in traditional medicine in some cultures for alleviating coughs, including dry cough. Traditional remedies in regions such as South Asia and Central America have employed squash preparations—often juices or decoctions—citing their soothing, demulcent properties that may help calm throat irritation. However, documentation in authoritative ethnobotanical or historical medical texts is sparse, and squash is not a prominent or widely cited remedy for cough compared to other traditional ingredients like honey, ginger, or licorice. There is no meaningful body of scientific evidence supporting the use of squash specifically for treating dry cough, and it is not recognized in modern clinical practice as an antitussive or expectorant. Thus, any use of squash for cough rests primarily on anecdotal or minor traditional grounds rather than robust historical or scientific validation.

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