Evidence supporting the use of: Rubiaceae (unspecified)
For the health condition: Congestion (bronchial)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
The Rubiaceae family, which includes plants such as Coffea (coffee), Cinchona (source of quinine), and various gardenias, has been traditionally used in herbal medicine across different cultures. For bronchial congestion, certain genera within Rubiaceae—most notably species within the genus Oldenlandia and Morinda (like Morinda citrifolia, or noni)—have been used in traditional systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and folk remedies. These plants have been prepared as decoctions, teas, or syrups to help alleviate symptoms of respiratory congestion. The purported mechanism is often attributed to anti-inflammatory or expectorant properties, though the precise phytochemicals responsible are rarely well-characterized in these traditional uses.
However, scientific evidence supporting these uses is limited. While some in vitro and animal studies indicate that certain Rubiaceae extracts possess anti-inflammatory or mild antimicrobial properties, robust clinical trials specifically validating their efficacy for bronchial congestion in humans are lacking. The evidence rating of 2 reflects the presence of long-standing traditional use and some suggestive but preliminary scientific findings, but no strong clinical data. Thus, use of Rubiaceae for bronchial congestion is primarily justified by tradition rather than established scientific validation.
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benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
black cumin
black currant
black pepper
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caffeine
capsaicinoids
chamomile
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clove
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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
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vitamin C
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squawvine
boneset
mullein
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
capsicum
mugwort
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
inula racemosa
anise
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trichosanthes
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abies spectabilis
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cayenne pepper
soursop
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Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Adrenergic amines
Asteracea
Allyl Sulfide
Adenophora
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arisaema
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Alantolactone
Atractylone
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Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
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Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
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Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bisabolene
Bael
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Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
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Bombax
Buddha's Hand
Borage
Bupleurum
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Curry leaf
Chinese Mountain Ant
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Citrus
Cineole
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Cistus
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Cinnamaldehyde
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Dragonhead
Diterpenes
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Eclipta
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Sandalwood
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Other health conditions supported by Rubiaceae (unspecified)
AnemiaAppetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hypertension
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Memory and Brain Function
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)