Evidence supporting the use of: Common madia
For the health condition: Colds (antiviral)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Common madia (Madia elegans) is a plant native to western North America, used traditionally by some Indigenous peoples for various purposes, though there is scant direct documentation of its use specifically for treating colds or as an antiviral. Ethnobotanical records indicate that related Madia species have been used as food, and occasionally in poultices for wounds or as a mild laxative, but references to its use in treating viral infections such as the common cold are rare and not well-documented. There is no substantial scientific research into the antiviral properties of Common madia, nor clinical trials assessing its efficacy for respiratory illnesses. Therefore, any support for its use in colds is based primarily on anecdotal or traditional knowledge, not on peer-reviewed scientific validation. In summary, the use of Common madia for colds is rooted in traditional herbal practices rather than scientific evidence, and the overall quality of evidence supporting its efficacy for this condition is low.
Other ingredients used for Colds (antiviral)
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beta-pinene
bilberry
bisabolol
black cumin
black currant
black garlic
blueberry
Indian frankincense
cat's claw
catechins
cinnamon
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus oil
clove
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
honeysuckle
knotweed
lactoferrin
lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
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licorice root
luteolin
mastic gum
monolaurin
oregano
perilla
phellodendron amurense
phenolic acids
pineapple
pomegranate
quercetin
resveratrol
rhizome
rosemary
schizonepeta
shiitake mushroom
spirulina
thyme
vitamin C
vitamin D
wasabia japonica
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
hyssop
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mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
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pau d'arco
morus
lemongrass
chrysanthemum
ganoderma
morinda
oriental arborvitae
zanthoxylum
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soursop
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AHCC
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Asteracea
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Atractylone
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Basidiomycota
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Black Nightshade
Bombax
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
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Camellia sinensis
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Chinese Mountain Ant
Clerodendrum trichotomum
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Carrageenan
Carvacrol
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Citron
Citrus
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cistus
Common madia
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Costus
Celosia
Chondrus
Deoxyandrographolides
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Echinacea
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Flavonoids
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Other health conditions supported by Common madia
Appetite (deficient)Bleeding (external)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (with fever)
Cough (damp)
Cough (general)