Synopsis

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

Oleoresins are concentrated extracts typically derived from spices or medicinal plants, containing both volatile (essential oil) and non-volatile (resin) components. The use of unspecified oleoresins for the treatment or support of colds is primarily rooted in traditional medicine practices rather than scientific validation. In many traditional systems, such as Ayurveda and folk medicine, oleoresins from plants like eucalyptus, ginger, or black pepper are used in various forms (inhalation, topical application, or oral preparations) to alleviate symptoms of respiratory infections, including colds. The rationale is usually based on the aromatic, warming, or expectorant properties of these extracts. However, the evidence supporting these uses is largely anecdotal, and there is a lack of rigorous clinical trials specifically evaluating "oleoresin (unspecified)" as an antiviral or for cold treatment. Most scientific studies focus on isolated constituents or specific essential oils, rather than the broad category of oleoresins. Therefore, while traditional use exists for certain plant-derived oleoresins in the context of colds, high-quality scientific evidence for their efficacy and safety remains limited.

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allspice
aloe vera
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arabinogalactan
waterhyssop
basil
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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
lemon
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
papaya
mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
commiphora
buckthorn
pau d'arco
morus
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chrysanthemum
ganoderma
morinda
oriental arborvitae
zanthoxylum
fulvic acid
goji berry
indigo leaves
soursop
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Agastache
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Alpha-terpineol
Apigenin
Allicin
Anamu
AHCC
Andrographolide
Amentoflavone
Asam gelugor
Acacetin
Aureobasidium pullulans
Andrographis
Asteracea
Allyl Sulfide
allyl isothiocyanate
Alliin
Allium tuberosum
Atractylone
Bee Propolis
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Broussonetia
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bee hive
Basidiomycota
berry
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Caffeic Acid
Camellia sinensis
Coconut
Curry leaf
Chinese Mountain Ant
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriolus mushroom
Carrageenan
Carvacrol
Capillary Artemisia
Citron
Citrus
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cistus
Common madia
Cinnamaldehyde
Costus
Celosia
Chondrus
Deoxyandrographolides
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European Elder
Echinacea
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Other health conditions supported by Oleoresin (unspecified)

Bites and Stings
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)

Products containing Oleoresin (unspecified)

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