Evidence supporting the use of: Herbal blend (proprietary)
For the health condition: Chest Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Herbal blends have been used traditionally in many cultures to help alleviate chest pain, particularly forms associated with non-cardiac causes such as mild respiratory discomfort, anxiety, or muscular tension. These blends may contain herbs like hawthorn, motherwort, ginger, licorice, or willow bark, each with a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and Western herbalism. The rationale is often based on the purported anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, or calming effects of these herbs, which may help relieve discomfort perceived as chest pain. However, while some constituents in these blends—such as hawthorn for heart health—have limited scientific investigation supporting cardiovascular benefits, robust clinical evidence specifically validating their efficacy for treating chest pain is lacking. Most support comes from centuries of traditional use and anecdotal reports rather than well-designed trials. Importantly, chest pain can be a symptom of life-threatening conditions, such as myocardial infarction, and herbal blends should never be used as a substitute for prompt medical evaluation and treatment in acute or unexplained cases. While tradition supports their use for mild, non-emergent discomfort, the evidence base is weak, and safety concerns about unregulated blends should be considered.
Other ingredients used for Chest Pain
allspicebasil
betel
clove
turmeric
fish oil
garlic bulb
ginger
hawthorn
magnesium
pear
plantain
pomegranate
rhizome
rosemary
scrophularia root
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
xanthium (cockleburs)
mugwort
alpinia galangal
inula racemosa
pistacia integerrima gall
commiphora
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
lingusticum wallichii
siler root
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
menthol oil
paw paw
herbal blend (proprietary)
Ash
Avens
Ardisia
Anamu
Aconite
Ajuga
Adrenergic amines
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Acetylsalicylic acid
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Bidens pilosa
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Capillary Artemisia
Citron
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Dianthus
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Essential Oil Blend
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Little ironweed
Mallow
Poppy
Other health conditions supported by herbal blend (proprietary)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Acne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Anemia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Cellulite
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Cold Sores