Evidence supporting the use of: Clerodendrum trichotomum
For the health condition: Congestion

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Clerodendrum trichotomum, commonly known as the Harlequin Glorybower, has a history of use in traditional medicine across East Asia, particularly in Chinese and Japanese herbal practices. In these traditions, various parts of the plant—especially the leaves and roots—have been employed to treat ailments including respiratory conditions like coughs, asthma, and congestion. The traditional rationale often involves its purported expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and bronchodilatory properties, which are believed to help clear phlegm and ease breathing difficulties. However, while ethnobotanical records and some pharmacopoeias document its use for these indications, there is a lack of robust scientific studies specifically validating its efficacy for treating congestion in humans. Limited laboratory research has shown that some extracts from Clerodendrum trichotomum possess anti-inflammatory and antitussive (cough-suppressing) effects in animal models, but these studies are preliminary and do not directly address congestion. As such, the use of Clerodendrum trichotomum for congestion is primarily justified by traditional and historical practices rather than by strong scientific evidence. Users should exercise caution and consult healthcare providers, as safety and efficacy for this indication are not well established in modern clinical research.

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