Evidence supporting the use of: Linalool
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Synopsis

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

Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many essential oils, such as lavender and coriander. Its use for supporting or treating colds (with fever) is primarily rooted in traditional and folk medicine practices rather than robust scientific validation. Traditional medicine systems have used aromatic herbs and essential oils containing linalool—like lavender—for symptom relief in respiratory ailments, including colds. These uses often involve inhalation or topical application, with the intention of providing comfort, easing breathing, or promoting relaxation and sleep during illness.

From a scientific perspective, linalool has demonstrated some anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial effects in laboratory settings, but there is insufficient direct evidence from clinical studies to support its efficacy specifically for colds or fever. Most available research focuses on linalool’s anxiolytic, sedative, and mild analgesic properties, which might help alleviate discomfort associated with colds, but do not address the underlying illness or fever. No high-quality clinical trials have evaluated linalool as a treatment for colds with fever in humans.

In summary, while linalool is traditionally used in some cultures to provide symptomatic relief during colds, its use for this purpose lacks strong scientific backing. The evidence supporting its efficacy for treating colds with fever is minimal and primarily anecdotal or based on historical use of linalool-rich plants.

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