Evidence supporting the use of: Vasicinol
For the health condition: Cough (dry)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Vasicinol is an alkaloid found in the plant Adhatoda vasica (commonly known as Malabar nut), which has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani for the treatment of respiratory ailments, including dry cough. The historical use is primarily based on the observation that extracts of Adhatoda vasica exhibit expectorant and bronchodilatory effects. Traditional texts describe the use of the leaves and their extracts to alleviate symptoms of cough and asthma, attributing these effects to the presence of alkaloids like vasicine and vasicinol.

Modern scientific studies on vasicinol itself are limited, with most research focusing on vasicine, a related alkaloid, which has shown bronchodilator, expectorant, and respiratory stimulant properties in animal models and some clinical contexts. Vasicinol shares some structural similarities and is thought to contribute to the overall pharmacological profile of the plant, but direct evidence for its effectiveness in treating dry cough in humans is sparse. Nonetheless, the traditional use of the whole plant and its alkaloid content—including vasicinol—remains widespread, and this historical precedent forms the primary justification for its application in dry cough rather than robust modern scientific validation.

In summary, the use of vasicinol for dry cough is primarily justified by traditional use, with moderate indirect evidence from related compounds found in the same plant, but lacks strong direct scientific data specific to vasicinol.

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