Evidence supporting the use of: Oroxylum indicum
For the health condition: Congestion (lungs)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3
Oroxylum indicum, commonly known as the "Indian trumpet tree," has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda. It is often included in herbal formulations for respiratory ailments, including lung congestion, cough, and bronchitis. In Ayurveda, it is a component of formulations like Dashamoola and Chyawanprash, which are used to support respiratory health and alleviate symptoms of congestion. The plant's bark, roots, and seeds are typically used for medicinal purposes.
Some preclinical studies have indicated that extracts of Oroxylum indicum possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and expectorant properties, which may be relevant to mitigating lung congestion. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. The traditional use is thus better established than scientific validation, though preliminary pharmacological studies suggest possible mechanisms (such as reduction of airway inflammation and facilitation of mucus clearance) that may underlie its traditional use for respiratory support.
Overall, while Oroxylum indicum is widely used in traditional medicine for lung congestion and related respiratory conditions, scientific evidence in the form of rigorous human clinical trials is limited. The traditional basis for its use is strong, but more research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety in modern clinical contexts.
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Abies spectabilisAconite
Adenophora
Agastache
Alantolactone
Allicin
Allium tuberosum
Allspice
Allyl isothiocyanate
Aloe vera
alpha-pinene
alpinia galangal
ambergris
Amor seco
andrographolide
Angelica
anise
Ardisia
Arisaema
asafoetida
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aster root
atractylodes
atractylone
Baccharoides anthelmintica
bael
Baikal Skullcap
balloon flower
balsam
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
basil
bayleaf
bee hive
bee products
Belamcanda
benegut perilla (proprietary)
berry
beta-pinene
Bidens pilosa
bisabolene
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black cumin
black currant
black pepper
black salt
black seed
blackboard tree
Blepharis
Bombax
boneset
borage
borneol
Boswellia
Boswellic Acid
Buddha\'s hand
Bupleurum
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
cajuput
calamus
Camellia sinensis
capsaicinoids
capsicum
cardamom
Carthamus
cayenne pepper
chamomile
chen pi
Chinese raisintree
Chinese salvia root
Chinese silkvine
Chondrus
chrysanthemum
cineole
cinnamaldehyde
Cistus
Citrus
Clerodendrum trichotomum
clove
coltsfoot
Coptis chinensis
cowherb
culvers Root
curcumen
curry leaf
diterpenes
dragonhead
Echinacea
echinacea purpurea
Eclipta
Elder
elderberry
elecampane
Ephedra
ephedrine
essential oil blend
eucalyptus
European Elder
European five-finger grass
Evodia
fang-feng
fat liver oil
ferula assafoetida
flavoglycosides
forsythia
frankincense
fritillaria
Galangal
Gallesia
gamma-terpinene
Gardenia jasminoides
garlic bulb
ginger
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Gnaphalium
grape
green tea
Guaco
Heartsease
Hedyotis
Helicteres isora
honey
horehound
Horsemint
horseradish
Houttuynia
hyssop
Indian frankincense
Indian tinospora
inula racemosa
Isatis
Ivy
jungli-bean
juniper berries
Khella
labrador tea
Laggera pterodonta
Ledebouriella
lemongrass
lichen
licorice root
Ligusticum
Ligustrazin
limonene
Litsea
Lomatium
long pepper
lovage
lungwort
malabar nut
mallow
Meadow sage
Menthol oil
Methylxanthine
Monoterpenes
Mountain Pepper
Mucolase
Mugwort
Mullein
Mustard
mustard seed
Neoandrographolides
Nutmeg
onion
Ophiopogon
ophiopogon root
oregano
oriental arborvitae
Oroxylum indicum
Orris
Osha
Paris polyphylla
Pepper
perilla
Peucedanum
Phellodendron
phellodendron amurense
phenolic compounds
Pinellia ternata
Piper nigrum
Piper retrofractum
Platycodon
platycodon root
Pluchea
Polygonum
pomegranate
prepared aconite tuber
Pyrrosia
quercetin
ravinsara
rosemary
Rubiaceae
Sagebrush
Sambucus nigra
Sandalwood
scrophularia root
Servicetree
Sesquiterpenes
shiitake mushroom
Sichuan Lovage
Sichuan pepper
siler root
Smartweed
Solanum indicum
Sophora
spearmint leaf
Sphaeranthus indicus
spruce
squawvine
Stereospermum
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sundew
sweet flag
Szechuan lovage
Tamaricaceae
Tayuya
Terpinolene
thyme
Thymus
Trichosanthes
turmeric
Vasicine
Vasicinone
Vervain
Viola
Violet
Visnea Mocanera
vitamin C
Vladimiria souliei
Winter Savory
Wulinshen
Yellow root
Yerba buena
Yerba santa
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Zingerone
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Oroxylum indicum
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
