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Source of validity: Traditional
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Amomum, a genus in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), includes several species such as Amomum villosum and Amomum xanthioides, commonly used in traditional medicine systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In these systems, Amomum fruits (often referred to as "Sha Ren" in TCM) are primarily used to treat digestive complaints, but they also appear in some multi-herb formulas intended to address sore throat and related symptoms, largely due to their aromatic, anti-inflammatory, and purported antimicrobial properties. Historical texts and materia medica describe Amomum as helpful in "clearing heat" and "dispersing phlegm," which may relate to sore throat relief in traditional concepts. However, the use for sore throat is not as prominent as for digestive issues, and it is typically not used as a stand-alone remedy for throat ailments. There is limited scientific research specifically evaluating Amomum for sore throat. Some laboratory studies suggest Amomum species possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, which could theoretically contribute to symptom relief in sore throat, but these findings are preliminary and mostly in vitro. No robust clinical trials have assessed its efficacy for this indication. Thus, its use for sore throat is primarily justified by traditional practice, with weak direct evidence and minimal scientific validation.

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