Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Waterhyssop (Bacopa monnieri) is primarily known in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, where it is called "Brahmi." Its most common traditional uses are as a cognitive enhancer, anxiolytic, and nervine tonic. However, in some traditional medicinal texts and folk practices, waterhyssop has also been used for respiratory ailments, including cough, asthma, and bronchitis. The rationale is often based on its purported anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties, though such uses are less prominent compared to its use for mental health and cognition.

There is minimal scientific evidence directly supporting the use of Bacopa monnieri for cough relief. The majority of pharmacological studies on the plant focus on its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and adaptogenic effects. A few animal and in vitro studies suggest anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are sometimes interpreted by traditional healers as beneficial for respiratory complaints, but there is a lack of clinical trials or robust scientific validation for its use in treating cough.

In summary, the use of waterhyssop for cough is rooted in some traditional practices, but it is not a mainstream or well-documented use in either traditional or scientific literature. Its efficacy for cough remains largely anecdotal and unsubstantiated by modern research.

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