Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia (unspecified)
For the health condition: Congestion (sinus)

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Synopsis

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

Artemisia species (such as Artemisia vulgaris, Artemisia absinthium, and others) have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems for various respiratory ailments, including congestion and sinus issues. In traditional Chinese medicine and folk remedies from Europe and Asia, Artemisia has been employed for its purported anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and mucolytic properties. The plant is sometimes used as a component in herbal steam inhalations, teas, or topical preparations intended to help alleviate congestion by clearing nasal passages and easing breathing.

However, scientific validation for the use of Artemisia specifically for sinus congestion is limited. While some laboratory studies have demonstrated antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effects in Artemisia extracts, there is a lack of robust clinical trials investigating its efficacy for sinus congestion in humans. The evidence remains largely anecdotal or based on traditional practices rather than modern clinical research. Therefore, while traditional use exists and suggests a rationale for its application in treating sinus congestion, the level of scientific evidence supporting this use is modest, meriting a low-to-moderate evidence rating.

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