Evidence supporting the use of: Sinigrin
For the health condition: Congestion (bronchial)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Sinigrin is a glucosinolate compound found in plants of the Brassicaceae family, such as black mustard seeds. Its traditional use for bronchial congestion derives from historical applications of mustard plasters (prepared from black mustard seeds) in folk medicine. Mustard plasters were applied externally to the chest to produce a warming sensation and promote the loosening of bronchial secretions, thus providing symptomatic relief from respiratory congestion. The rationale behind this practice is the irritant action of allyl isothiocyanate, a hydrolysis product of sinigrin, which stimulates blood flow to the area and may induce mild local inflammation, potentially facilitating mucus clearance. However, scientific validation for these effects is limited. While some laboratory studies acknowledge the irritant properties of allyl isothiocyanate, there is a lack of robust clinical trials or mechanistic studies directly linking sinigrin or its derivatives to effective treatment of bronchial congestion in humans. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on historical usage patterns rather than controlled scientific investigation. The external use of mustard preparations is now largely obsolete due to the potential for skin irritation and the availability of more effective, evidence-based treatments. Thus, while the use of sinigrin-containing preparations for bronchial congestion is rooted in tradition, scientific support is minimal.
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benegut perilla (proprietary)
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black currant
black pepper
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caffeine
capsaicinoids
chamomile
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Chinese salvia root
clove
Coptis chinensis
cowage seed
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
ethanol
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
grape
onion
green tea
horseradish
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licorice root
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mustard seed
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
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ophiopogon root
oregano
perilla
phellodendron amurense
platycodon root
pomegranate
quercetin
rosemary
scrophularia root
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spearmint leaf
sphaeranthus indicus
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vitamin C
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mullein
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
capsicum
mugwort
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
inula racemosa
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fritillaria
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trichosanthes
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aster root
abies spectabilis
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cayenne pepper
soursop
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Ardisia
Angelica
Allicin
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Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Adrenergic amines
Asteracea
Allyl Sulfide
Adenophora
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Alantolactone
Atractylone
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Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
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Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Black galingale
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bisabolene
Bael
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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
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Carthamus
Culvers Root
Chondrus
Dragonhead
Diterpenes
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Eclipta
Echinacea
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Other health conditions supported by Sinigrin
Cancer (natural therapy for)Cancer (prevention)
Colds (general)
Congestion (bronchial)
Cough (general)
Digestion (poor)
Inflammation