systematic_review
    2015

    Herbal medicines for the treatment of acute cough: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

    Wagner L, Cramer H, Klose P

    Published in Complementary Medicine Research

    Key Findings

    Evidence for most single herbal antitussives, including mucilaginous herbs such as mullein, is limited to small or low-quality trials.

    Conclusions

    Traditional cough use is not backed by robust trials.

    Limitations

    Few trials per herb.

    Supplements Studied

    Evidence for single herbal antitussives is limited to small or low-quality trials.

    Outcomes Measured

    Respiratory Health

    Herbal antitussive evidence, including mullein, remains low quality.

    Related Health Concerns

    Cough

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Quality Score:6/10

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