Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo) has a history of traditional use in European herbal medicine, particularly in the Alpine regions, for the relief of respiratory ailments including coughs and bronchitis. The plant’s needles and young shoots have been used to prepare teas, syrups, and inhalations. Its essential oil, known as "oleum pini pumilionis," is rich in volatile compounds such as alpha- and beta-pinene, which impart a characteristic pine scent and have mild expectorant properties. Folk medicine references from the 19th and early 20th centuries mention its use in baths and inhalations aimed at easing cough and congestion. However, scientific studies specifically evaluating the effectiveness of Mugo Pine for cough are limited, and most evidence is anecdotal or based on its similarity to other pine species used for respiratory support. Modern phytotherapy sometimes includes Mugo Pine oil in formulations for inhalation therapy, but robust clinical trials are lacking. Therefore, while its use is well-rooted in tradition, the overall quality and quantity of evidence supporting its use for cough is limited and does not meet current standards for scientific validation.

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