Evidence supporting the use of: Vladimiria souliei
For the health condition: Congestion (lungs)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Vladimiria souliei, known as "Mu Xiang" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for a variety of gastrointestinal and respiratory complaints. Traditionally, it is believed to regulate qi, relieve pain, and resolve dampness and phlegm, which are considered underlying factors in lung congestion according to TCM theory. Ancient texts and modern TCM practice reference Mu Xiang as a supportive herb for symptoms such as cough, chest fullness, and phlegmy congestion, often in combination with other herbs in complex formulas.
However, the evidence for its efficacy in treating lung congestion is primarily anecdotal and rooted in TCM tradition and theory. There is a lack of robust scientific studies specifically investigating Vladimiria souliei’s effects on lung congestion or its mechanisms in respiratory health. Most available research focuses on its gastrointestinal benefits and anti-inflammatory properties, with only indirect or theoretical links to respiratory applications. Thus, while it is traditionally used for lung congestion in Eastern medicine, clinical evidence from high-quality human trials is lacking, and support for this use remains largely traditional.
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benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
black cumin
black currant
black pepper
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capsaicinoids
chamomile
chen pi
Chinese salvia root
clove
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
grape
onion
green tea
horseradish
Indian tinospora
licorice root
lovage
mustard seed
spruce
ophiopogon root
oregano
perilla
phellodendron amurense
phenolic acids
platycodon root
pomegranate
quercetin
rosemary
scrophularia root
shiitake mushroom
spearmint leaf
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
yellow root
squawvine
boneset
mullein
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
capsicum
mugwort
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
inula racemosa
anise
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lingusticum wallichii
fritillaria
lemongrass
yerba santa
elecampane
coltsfoot
chrysanthemum
juniper berries
siler root
sweet flag
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
eucalyptus
menthol oil
aster root
abies spectabilis
horehound
Sichuan pepper
cayenne pepper
Agastache
Ambergris
Ardisia
Angelica
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
allyl isothiocyanate
Adenophora
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Alantolactone
Atractylone
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bisabolene
Bee hive
Bael
berry
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
black salt
Bee products
Bombax
Buddha's Hand
Borage
Bupleurum
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Curry leaf
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Citrus
Cineole
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Curcumen
Cistus
Calamus
Cinnamaldehyde
Carthamus
Culvers Root
Chondrus
Dragonhead
Diterpenes
Ephedra
European Elder
Eclipta
Echinacea
Elder
Essential Oil Blend
Ephedrine
European-Five Finger Grass
Galangal
Ivy
Mustard
Mallow
Sandalwood
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Vladimiria souliei
Abdominal PainAsthma
Bronchitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Fever
Inflammation
Rhinitis
Wheezing