Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Echinacea has been traditionally used by Native American tribes and in herbal medicine systems for the treatment of various respiratory ailments, including coughs and upper respiratory tract infections. The use of Echinacea for “spastic cough” specifically is rooted primarily in folk and traditional medicine rather than robust scientific validation. Traditional preparations of Echinacea, typically from Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea angustifolia, were believed to support the immune system and alleviate symptoms associated with colds and coughs. However, scientific studies have largely focused on its potential effects in reducing the duration or severity of common cold symptoms, with results that are mixed and generally do not specifically address “spastic cough” or cough as an isolated symptom. There is a lack of high-quality clinical trials that directly assess the efficacy of Echinacea in treating spastic or persistent cough. The available evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggests only a modest or equivocal effect on respiratory symptoms overall. Therefore, while Echinacea’s use for cough is historically rooted, current scientific evidence does not robustly support its efficacy for this specific indication.

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