Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Cassia (which may refer to several plants, most commonly Cinnamomum cassia or Senna species) has a long-standing use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, for the relief of cough and other respiratory complaints. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Cassia bark (Gui Zhi) is often included in herbal formulas aimed at dispersing cold and alleviating symptoms such as cough. The rationale is largely based on its purported warming and expectorant properties, helping to "release the exterior" and ease respiratory discomfort.

However, scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of Cassia (in any form) specifically for cough is limited. While Cassia contains essential oils and compounds such as cinnamaldehyde, which demonstrate antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory studies, there is a lack of high-quality clinical trials evaluating its use for cough in humans. Most references to its efficacy are found in ethnobotanical surveys and traditional pharmacopeias rather than in modern medical literature. Therefore, its use for cough is primarily justified by historical and traditional practices rather than by robust scientific validation.

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