Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume, also known as "ume") has a long history of use in East Asian traditional medicine, particularly in Chinese and Japanese herbal practices. In these traditions, the fruit and its preparations (such as umeboshi, a salted and pickled form) have been used to help alleviate coughs, including spastic or persistent coughs. Traditional texts attribute its benefits to its supposed ability to harmonize the stomach, clear phlegm, and ease throat irritation. However, the supporting evidence is largely anecdotal or based on classical herbal compendiums rather than modern clinical trials. While some laboratory studies have explored the antimicrobial or antioxidant properties of Japanese Apricot extracts, there is a lack of rigorous scientific research specifically examining its efficacy in treating spastic cough. Therefore, its use for this condition is primarily justified by historical and traditional use rather than robust scientific validation.

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