Evidence supporting the use of: Sagebrush
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

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

Sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) has a long history of use in Indigenous North American and traditional herbal medicine, primarily for respiratory ailments, fevers, digestive issues, and as a general tonic. There are anecdotal and ethnobotanical reports suggesting that sagebrush was used in poultices or teas to alleviate chest pain, particularly pain associated with respiratory illnesses such as coughs, colds, or bronchitis. However, this use is rooted in tradition rather than supported by rigorous scientific investigation.

There is scant scientific literature directly examining sagebrush for the treatment of chest pain, especially chest pain of cardiac origin (such as angina). Most available studies and reviews focus on sagebrush’s antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or antiparasitic properties. While these properties could theoretically help with symptoms related to respiratory infections (which may include chest discomfort), there is no clinical evidence to support sagebrush as a direct or effective treatment for chest pain.

In summary, while sagebrush has traditional uses for various ailments including those that may involve the chest, its use for chest pain is based primarily on historical and ethnobotanical reports, not on scientific validation. The evidence supporting its use for this specific condition is weak (rated 1/5), and caution should be exercised due to the lack of clinical studies and the potential toxicity of some Artemisia species.

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