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Source of validity: Traditional
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Mountain mahogany (various Cercocarpus species) has been used in traditional Native American medicine, including by tribes such as the Navajo and Paiute. Historical ethnobotanical records indicate that infusions or decoctions made from bark or leaves were sometimes used as washes or teas for sore throats and related ailments. However, these uses are primarily recorded in oral histories and ethnobotanical surveys rather than in controlled scientific studies. There is little to no pharmacological research validating the efficacy or safety of mountain mahogany for sore throat relief, and its use is not supported by modern clinical evidence. Most of the available information comes from references in works like Daniel Moerman’s "Native American Ethnobotany," which lists mountain mahogany as being used for various medicinal purposes, including as a wash for sore throats. The actual mechanisms of action, active constituents, or potential risks have not been characterized in scientific literature. Therefore, while mountain mahogany has a recorded traditional use for sore throat, this is not substantiated by scientific validation. Its use should be considered cautiously and with awareness of the lack of modern research.

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