Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Anemarrhena asphodeloides, commonly known as Anemarrhena, is a traditional medicinal herb prominently used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, the rhizome (known as "Zhi Mu") is often prescribed to "clear heat" and "moisten dryness," which includes treating symptoms such as dry cough or cough associated with internal heat and dryness. The herb is typically included in multi-herb formulations for respiratory complaints, especially when the cough is accompanied by signs of heat, dryness, or thick phlegm. The traditional rationale is that Anemarrhena helps to soothe and moisten the lungs, thereby alleviating cough.

While there is some preclinical research indicating that Anemarrhena possesses anti-inflammatory and antitussive (cough-suppressing) activities, these findings are primarily from animal studies or in vitro experiments. There is a lack of robust clinical trials in humans directly evaluating Anemarrhena's efficacy for cough. Thus, its use for cough is justified primarily by extensive traditional practice, with only limited scientific data supporting its effects. Most current evidence for its use in cough management remains traditional, and more high-quality human studies would be necessary to provide strong scientific validation.

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