Evidence supporting the use of: Bisabolene
For the health condition: Congestion (lymphatic)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
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Bisabolene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene found in the essential oils of various plants, including chamomile and some species of the genus Salvia. Its use in the support or treatment of lymphatic congestion is primarily based on traditional medicine rather than scientific validation. Historically, essential oils containing bisabolene have been used in folk remedies for a variety of ailments, including those involving the lymphatic system. The rationale for its use is typically linked to its perceived anti-inflammatory and mild stimulant properties, which traditional practitioners believe may help stimulate lymph flow and reduce congestion.
However, there is little to no direct scientific evidence that bisabolene itself has a significant effect on lymphatic congestion. Most studies on bisabolene focus on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant activities, and do not address lymphatic health specifically. Additionally, while some essential oils with bisabolene content are noted for their overall circulatory benefits in aromatherapy literature, these claims have not been substantiated by clinical trials. Therefore, the use of bisabolene for lymphatic congestion should be viewed through the lens of traditional use rather than evidence-based medicine.
Other ingredients used for Congestion (lymphatic)
basilblack currant
turmeric
elderberry
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
licorice root
pomegranate
protease
thyme
mugwort
sweet flag
Allium tuberosum
Arisaema
Alantolactone
Atractylone
Bishop's Weed
Bitter Grass
Bisabolene
Citrus
Cajuput
Echinacea
Fang-Feng
gamma-terpinene
Hedyotis
Isatis
Laggera pterodonta
Limonene
Ligusticum
Paris polyphylla
Pyrrosia
Sesquiterpenes
Thymus
Vervain
Viola
Zedoary
Other health conditions supported by Bisabolene
Bites and StingsBronchitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Fungal Infections
Infection
Inflammation
Insect Repellant
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Staph Infections
Wounds and Sores