Evidence supporting the use of: Blend (Combination)
For the health condition: Congestion (bronchial)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
A "blend" or "combination" of herbs and/or natural substances has traditionally been used in various cultures to support or treat bronchial congestion. These blends often include ingredients such as eucalyptus, menthol, camphor, thyme, and various expectorant herbs. Historically, such combinations have been featured in folk remedies, chest rubs, teas, and steam inhalations to help ease symptoms of congestion by promoting mucus clearance, soothing the airways, or providing a sensation of easier breathing. While individual ingredients in these blends, such as eucalyptus oil or menthol, have some limited scientific support for symptomatic relief (mostly through their ability to create a cooling sensation and potentially modestly improve airflow perception), the efficacy of the blends themselves has not been rigorously evaluated in well-controlled clinical trials. As such, the primary justification for their use is traditional, with only a modest level of evidence (rated 2) supporting their effectiveness for bronchial congestion. Most modern medical guidelines do not recommend such blends as a primary treatment for bronchial congestion, instead emphasizing proven therapies. Nevertheless, many people continue to use these combinations as complementary remedies due to their longstanding place in traditional medicine.
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Other ingredients used for Congestion (bronchial)
allspicealoe vera
alpha-pinene
waterhyssop
basil
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
black cumin
black currant
black pepper
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
caffeine
capsaicinoids
chamomile
chen pi
Chinese salvia root
clove
Coptis chinensis
cowage seed
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
ethanol
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
grape
onion
green tea
horseradish
Indian tinospora
licorice root
lovage
mustard seed
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
spruce
ophiopogon root
oregano
perilla
phellodendron amurense
platycodon root
pomegranate
quercetin
rosemary
scrophularia root
shiitake mushroom
spearmint leaf
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
yellow root
squawvine
boneset
mullein
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
capsicum
mugwort
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
inula racemosa
anise
blackboard tree
lingusticum wallichii
buckthorn
fritillaria
lemongrass
yerba santa
elecampane
coltsfoot
chrysanthemum
juniper berries
siler root
sweet flag
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
eucalyptus
menthol oil
aster root
abies spectabilis
horehound
Sichuan pepper
cayenne pepper
soursop
Alcohol
Agastache
Anamarrhena
Alpha-terpineol
Ardisia
Angelica
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Adrenergic amines
Asteracea
Allyl Sulfide
Adenophora
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Alantolactone
Atractylone
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Black spruce
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Black galingale
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bisabolene
Bael
berry
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
black salt
Bee products
Bombax
Buddha's Hand
Borage
Bupleurum
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Curry leaf
Chinese Mountain Ant
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Citrus
Cineole
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Curcumen
Cistus
Curcuma
Calamus
Cinnamaldehyde
Carthamus
Culvers Root
Chondrus
Dragonhead
Diterpenes
Ephedra
European Elder
Eclipta
Echinacea
Elder
Essential Oil Blend
Ephedrine
Galangal
Ivy
Mustard
Mallow
Sandalwood
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Blend (Combination)
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Addictions (general remedies for)
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Amenorrhea
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Belching
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Carbuncles
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Depression
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Emotional Sensitivity