Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea tennesseensis
For the health condition: Colds (antiviral)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Echinacea tennesseensis is one of several Echinacea species traditionally used by Native American tribes and in folk medicine for the prevention and treatment of colds and other upper respiratory infections. The use of Echinacea for colds is based on traditional herbal medicine practices, with the roots and aerial parts of various Echinacea species prepared as teas, tinctures, or extracts. While Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia are the most frequently studied and used species, E. tennesseensis has also been utilized, though it is less common in commercial preparations. The rationale for its use is based on anecdotal reports and long-standing tradition rather than rigorous scientific evaluation of this specific species.
There is limited scientific research specifically addressing the antiviral or cold-relieving effects of Echinacea tennesseensis itself. Most clinical trials and laboratory studies have focused on E. purpurea, with mixed results regarding efficacy for cold prevention and treatment. Some laboratory studies of Echinacea extracts in general (not species-specific) suggest possible immunomodulatory and antiviral activity, which underpins the traditional use. However, extrapolating these findings to E. tennesseensis is not fully justified due to potential differences in phytochemical composition between species. Thus, the use of E. tennesseensis for colds is primarily rooted in traditional practice, with a low but not absent level of scientific investigation.
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