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

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Synopsis

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

Bioflavonoids, sometimes called flavonoids or vitamin P, are a group of plant-derived compounds known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally, bioflavonoids have been used in herbal and folk medicine for a variety of conditions, including supporting the health of blood vessels and reducing symptoms related to allergies and sinus congestion. The rationale behind their use for sinus congestion is based on their purported ability to decrease capillary permeability and reduce inflammation in mucous membranes, potentially alleviating congestion and related symptoms.

However, scientific studies directly linking unspecified bioflavonoid supplements to significant improvements in sinus congestion are limited and not robust. Most available evidence is either anecdotal or based on broader studies of bioflavonoids’ general anti-inflammatory effects, rather than on well-designed clinical trials specifically for sinus congestion. Some specific bioflavonoids, such as quercetin, have shown potential in laboratory studies to inhibit histamine release and reduce inflammation, but clinical evidence in humans remains modest.

In summary, the use of bioflavonoids for sinus congestion is primarily rooted in traditional and historical practices, with only limited and indirect scientific support. More rigorous human studies are needed to establish their efficacy for this specific condition.

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beta-pinene
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bicarbonate
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black seed
blackboard tree
boneset
borage
borneol
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bасора
cajuput
calamus
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capsaicinoids
cardamom
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carvone
cayenne pepper
chamomile
chen pi
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Chondrus
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cineole
cinnamaldehyde
Cistus
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clove
coltsfoot
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coriander
dragonhead
Echinacea
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elderberry
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Ephedra
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eucalyptus
eugenol
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fang-feng
fennel
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forsythia
frankincense
Galangal
Gallesia
gamma-terpinene
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ginger
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Hedyotis
honey
horehound
Horsemint
horseradish
Houttuynia
hyssop
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inula racemosa
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licorice root
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limonene
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malabar nut
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