Evidence supporting the use of: Buddha's Hand
For the health condition: Congestion (lungs)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Buddha's Hand (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis), known as "Fo Shou" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal practices. It is traditionally used to regulate qi (energy), relieve pain, and address conditions such as cough, chest congestion, and other respiratory issues. The fruit is often prescribed in TCM to help "disperse phlegm" and "open the chest," which are concepts associated with alleviating symptoms of lung congestion. Several classic TCM texts mention Buddha's Hand as an ingredient for treating coughs and stagnant phlegm, and it is sometimes included in formulas aimed at respiratory health.

However, scientific evidence for these uses is limited. While Buddha's Hand contains volatile oils and flavonoids with mild anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, there is a lack of robust clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies specifically demonstrating its effectiveness for lung congestion or respiratory conditions. Most available studies focus on its general antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects in vitro or in animal models, not on direct clinical outcomes in humans with congestion. Thus, its use for lung congestion is primarily supported by traditional rather than scientific evidence, and the overall strength of evidence is modest (rated 2 out of 5).

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