Evidence supporting the use of: Inula racemosa
For the health condition: Laryngitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Inula racemosa (commonly known as Pushkarmoola) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, primarily for respiratory ailments. Its application for laryngitis—inflammation of the larynx, often resulting in hoarseness or loss of voice—is based mainly on traditional practices rather than modern scientific validation. Ayurvedic texts describe Inula racemosa as beneficial for diseases of the throat and chest, attributed to its expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties. The root is often included in formulations for coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and sore throat, which may overlap with laryngitis symptoms. The rationale for its use rests on its ability to reduce inflammation and irritation in the respiratory tract, which theoretically could extend to laryngeal inflammation.

However, modern scientific studies on Inula racemosa have focused more on its cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, but there is little direct clinical evidence for its efficacy specifically in laryngitis. Most support comes from traditional endorsements and anecdotal use rather than randomized controlled trials or large-scale clinical studies. Therefore, while its use for laryngitis is justified by tradition and some pharmacological plausibility, the evidence rating is modest, and further scientific research would be valuable to confirm its specific benefits for this condition.

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