Evidence supporting the use of: Balsam (unspecified)
For the health condition: Angina

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

"Balsam" is a term that can refer to various resinous substances obtained from plants, such as Balsam of Peru, Balm of Gilead, or Canada balsam. In the context of angina (chest pain usually due to coronary heart disease), historical texts and traditional systems of medicine—particularly those in Europe and the Middle East—sometimes mention balsamic preparations as ingredients in remedies intended to soothe the chest, calm the heart, or act as expectorants. However, these uses are based on historical tradition rather than robust scientific evaluation. There are no well-designed clinical trials or preclinical studies that demonstrate any specific efficacy of plant-derived balsams in the treatment or management of angina pectoris. Modern medicine does not recognize balsam as a treatment for angina, and its use in this context has mostly disappeared with advances in cardiology and pharmacology. The evidence for balsam's efficacy in angina is therefore rated very low (1/5), reflecting anecdotal or folkloric use rather than scientific validation.

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