Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea angustifolia
For the health condition: Congestion (bronchial)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Echinacea angustifolia has a long history of traditional use among Native American peoples for a variety of respiratory conditions, including bronchial congestion. These traditional uses were noted by early European settlers and herbalists, who began incorporating Echinacea into Western herbal medicine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was frequently used as a remedy for colds, coughs, and upper respiratory tract infections, with the root preparations being most common. The presumed benefit for bronchial congestion is largely attributed to Echinacea’s purported ability to stimulate the immune system and its anti-inflammatory effects, which may help reduce symptoms associated with respiratory infections. However, direct evidence supporting its effectiveness specifically for bronchial congestion is limited. Most modern clinical studies on Echinacea focus on cold prevention or reduction of cold duration and do not specifically address bronchial congestion or bronchitis. The evidence base for the use of Echinacea angustifolia for this purpose remains primarily traditional, with only low-quality or indirect scientific support.
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Other health conditions supported by Echinacea angustifolia
AbscessesAdenitis
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Cuts
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Herpes
Infection