Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea tennesseensis
For the health condition: Colds (decongestant)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Echinacea tennesseensis, a species of echinacea native to Tennessee, is traditionally used by some herbalists and in folk medicine practices to support immune health and alleviate symptoms of the common cold, including congestion. The broader genus Echinacea has a long history of use among Native American tribes and in 19th-century American herbalism for treating respiratory infections and colds. However, most historical and scientific references pertain to Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia, with little specific documentation on E. tennesseensis itself. Despite this, the traditional use of echinacea species as immune stimulants and decongestants has led to the general belief that E. tennesseensis shares similar properties.

Scientific studies investigating the efficacy of echinacea for the common cold typically focus on E. purpurea or mixed species extracts and have yielded mixed results, with modest evidence of reduced cold duration or severity. There is insufficient direct research on E. tennesseensis specifically. Therefore, its use as a decongestant or cold remedy is primarily justified by traditional knowledge and generalization from related echinacea species, rather than robust scientific validation for this particular species.

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