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Source of validity: Traditional
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White Lily (Lilium candidum) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European, Middle Eastern, and some Asian traditions. Its flowers and bulbs have been employed as remedies for a variety of ailments, including respiratory conditions such as coughs and bronchitis. In the context of "cough (spastic)"—which refers to coughs characterized by spasms or persistent irritation—White Lily has been used in folk medicine as a demulcent and mild expectorant, believed to soothe irritated mucous membranes and reduce cough reflexes. Traditional preparations often involve syrups, infusions, or decoctions of the bulbs or petals. However, the evidence supporting its effectiveness is mainly anecdotal or based on historical usage rather than robust scientific validation. There are very few, if any, modern clinical studies or pharmacological investigations specifically addressing White Lily's efficacy for spastic coughs. The limited evidence available consists mainly of older herbal texts and ethnobotanical reports, which describe its soothing properties but do not provide controlled data. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition, the strength of the evidence is weak, and modern medical consensus does not recognize White Lily as a proven treatment for spastic cough.

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