Evidence supporting the use of: Clerodendrum trichotomum
For the health condition: Congestion
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
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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garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
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licorice root
pomegranate
quercetin
rosemary
spearmint leaf
thyme
vitamin C
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zinc
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cardamom
atractylodes
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eucalyptus
menthol oil
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cayenne pepper
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akebia
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Alpha-terpineol
Allicin
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Aconite
Asafoetida
Arisaema
Atractylone
Balsam
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Barleria
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berry
black salt
Bee products
Bombax
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Borneol
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Clerodendrum trichotomum
Citrus
Cineole
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Other health conditions supported by Clerodendrum trichotomum
ArthritisAsthma
Backache
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Eye Infections
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hair Care (general)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Itching
Kidney Infection
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Nausea and Vomiting