Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia Herba-Alba
For the health condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Artemisia herba-alba, also known as "white wormwood," has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in North Africa and the Middle East. Traditionally, it has been employed for a range of ailments, including respiratory conditions such as coughs, bronchitis, and general lung complaints. The use of Artemisia herba-alba for symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is thus grounded in ethnomedicine rather than robust clinical evidence. Some traditional practices involve making herbal teas or inhalations believed to ease breathing and reduce inflammation. From a scientific perspective, Artemisia herba-alba contains various bioactive compounds, such as essential oils, flavonoids, and sesquiterpene lactones, which have demonstrated antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties in laboratory studies. However, there is a lack of high-quality clinical trials specifically examining its efficacy or safety in the management of COPD. Most available studies are in vitro or animal-based and do not directly address COPD as a clinical entity. Therefore, while Artemisia herba-alba is traditionally used to support respiratory health, the evidence supporting its use for COPD is limited and not substantiated by modern clinical research. Anyone considering its use should consult healthcare professionals and not substitute it for conventional COPD treatments.

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