Evidence supporting the use of: Maidenhair Fern
For the body system: Bronchials

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) and Bronchial Support

Maidenhair Fern has a long history of traditional use for respiratory and bronchial conditions. In various traditional medicine systems, particularly in Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, maidenhair fern has been employed as an expectorant and a soothing agent for coughs, bronchitis, and throat irritation. Historical herbal texts such as those from Dioscorides and later European herbals recommend its use for clearing mucus and supporting the airways. The plant is sometimes used in syrup or infusion forms for mild respiratory complaints.

However, modern scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of maidenhair fern for bronchial or respiratory support is limited. There are a few laboratory studies indicating mild antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. The traditional use persists in some cultures and herbal practices, but contemporary medical guidelines do not endorse it based on current evidence. Therefore, while its use for bronchial system support is justified by tradition, the overall strength of the evidence is modest and primarily anecdotal or based on historical writings rather than rigorous modern research.

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