Evidence supporting the use of: Isatis
For the health condition: Congestion (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Isatis (commonly referring to Isatis tinctoria or Isatis indigotica) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, Isatis root (ban lan gen) and leaf (da qing ye) are used for their purported "heat-clearing" and "detoxifying" properties. Traditionally, these herbs are used to treat symptoms associated with "wind-heat" invasions, which may include sore throat, fever, and sometimes congestion related to upper respiratory tract infections. However, the primary indications in traditional texts are for viral and febrile illnesses, not specifically sinus congestion.
Modern scientific evidence supporting Isatis for sinus congestion is limited and mainly extrapolated from studies on its antiviral and anti-inflammatory activities. Some in vitro and animal studies have shown that extracts of Isatis possess anti-inflammatory effects and may inhibit pathogens relevant to respiratory infections. However, clinical studies directly evaluating Isatis for sinus congestion are lacking. Most traditional and modern uses focus on its broader effects on respiratory tract infections rather than specifically targeting sinus congestion. As a result, while Isatis is sometimes used in multi-herb formulations for upper respiratory symptoms in traditional contexts, scientific evidence supporting its use for sinus congestion specifically is weak. The rating reflects the presence of traditional precedent with limited scientific validation for this particular indication.
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
Fang-Feng
Galangal
Ivy
Mustard
Sandalwood
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Isatis
AbscessesAcne
Adenitis
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Bronchitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Carbuncles
Chills
Cholera
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Contagious Diseases
Cuts
Diphtheria
Eczema
Epstein Barr Virus
Eye Infections
Fever
Gangrene
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Herpes