Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Allium tuberosum (commonly known as Chinese chive or garlic chive) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is sometimes employed as a remedy for cough, including spastic or persistent coughs. Traditional use typically involves decoctions or preparations of the seeds or leaves. Ancient TCM texts suggest that Allium tuberosum may "warm the lungs" and "dispel phlegm," which is believed to help alleviate coughing due to cold or deficiency syndromes. However, the quality and specificity of documentation for this use is limited, and the exact mechanisms by which it might affect cough are not well described in the traditional literature.

Despite its traditional reputation, there is a lack of modern scientific studies or clinical trials validating Allium tuberosum for cough, spastic or otherwise. No robust pharmacological evidence or controlled human studies have directly evaluated its efficacy or identified active compounds specifically targeting cough reflex or spastic cough. Most available research on Allium tuberosum focuses on its antimicrobial, antioxidant, or general health-promoting properties rather than respiratory or antitussive effects. Thus, any recommendation for its use in treating cough is based primarily on traditional practices rather than scientific validation.

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