Evidence supporting the use of: Botanical Blend
For the health condition: Congestion (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Botanical blends have long been used in traditional medicine systems to address sinus congestion. Herbs such as eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme, and elderflower are common components of these blends. Historical records from various cultures, including Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western herbalism, describe the use of these botanicals for their expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant properties. For example, steam inhalation with eucalyptus or peppermint has been used to help open nasal passages and ease breathing, while teas containing thyme or elderflower have been consumed to alleviate sinus discomfort.
While some individual components of botanical blends have been studied and shown to have mild decongestant effects (e.g., menthol in peppermint providing a sensation of improved airflow), robust clinical evidence supporting the efficacy of multi-herb botanical blends for sinus congestion is limited. Most of the support for their use is rooted in traditional practice rather than rigorous scientific validation. The rating of 2 reflects the existence of some supportive preclinical and historical evidence, but a lack of high-quality clinical trials demonstrating clear benefit. Therefore, while botanical blends continue to be popular for sinus congestion based on tradition, their effectiveness remains to be conclusively established by modern research.
Other ingredients used for Congestion (sinus)
allspicealoe vera
alpha-pinene
basil
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
betel
black currant
black pepper
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
capsaicinoids
chamomile
chen pi
clove
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
fennel
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
onion
green tea
horseradish
licorice root
lovage
mint
mustard seed
spruce
oregano
peppermint oil
perilla
pomegranate
quercetin
rosemary
sage
shiitake mushroom
spearmint leaf
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
wasabia japonica
boneset
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
mugwort
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
inula racemosa
anise
blackboard tree
lemongrass
yerba santa
coltsfoot
chrysanthemum
juniper berries
sweet flag
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
eucalyptus
menthol oil
horehound
Sichuan pepper
cayenne pepper
sea salt
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Adrenergic amines
Asteracea
allyl isothiocyanate
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Alantolactone
Atractylone
Black Seed
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bicarbonate
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Bitter Grass
Bougainvillea
Bee hive
Bioflavonoids
black salt
Bee products
Buddha's Hand
Borage
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Citrus
Cineole
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Carvone
Cistus
Calamus
Cinnamaldehyde
Carthamus
Chondrus
Dragonhead
Ephedra
European Elder
English Horsemint
Echinacea
Elder
Ephedrine
Eugenol
Galangal
Ivy
Mustard
Sandalwood
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Botanical Blend
Acid IndigestionAcne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Anxiety
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Grief and Sadness
Hair Care (general)