Evidence supporting the use of: Phellodendron
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Phellodendron, also known as "Huang Bai" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has historically been used for a variety of ailments, primarily those associated with heat, dampness, and inflammation. Its bark is a common component in TCM formulas aimed at clearing "damp-heat" conditions, which can sometimes overlap with symptoms of sinusitis, such as headaches, nasal congestion, and facial pressure. The traditional rationale is that Phellodendron’s cooling and anti-inflammatory properties help alleviate discomfort caused by sinus infections or inflammations, although it is more commonly used for urinary tract infections, skin disorders, and gastrointestinal issues.
There is little to no direct scientific research or clinical trial evidence supporting the use of Phellodendron specifically for sinus headaches. Most contemporary studies focus on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, which are generally supportive of its broader historical uses but do not directly validate its efficacy for sinus headache relief. In TCM, Phellodendron is rarely used alone for this purpose and is typically included as part of multi-herb formulations. Thus, its use for sinus-related headaches is primarily justified by traditional use, and the evidence supporting this application is weak, warranting a low rating.
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turmeric
elderberry
ginger
goldenseal
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onion
horseradish
lemon
licorice root
Moringa
mustard seed
parsley
pear
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schizonepeta
spearmint leaf
chickweed
hyssop
cardamom
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
anise
commiphora
Myrrh
chrysanthemum
fern
eucalyptus
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camphor oil
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aster root
cayenne pepper
soursop
Agastache
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Asam gelugor
Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
Arani
Asarum sieboldii
atractylone
black seed
blackthorn
Broussonetia
balsam
bayleaf
Boswellia
black salt
black nightshade
Bombax
balloon flower
Belamcanda
borneol
Cinnamomum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coriander
citron
carry me seed
cajuput
Centipeda
costus
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
divi-divi
dragonhead
Dichrostachys glomerata
Ephedra
Evodia
elephant\'s head
fang-feng
goldthread
Gnaphalium
giant blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Galangal
henna
Horsemint
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Ledebouriella
Litsea
ligustilides
labrador tea
linalool
Mentha haplocalyx
Mustard
mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Momordica
Macaranga indica
Osha
Osmanthus
Phellodendron
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Pulsatilla
Pluchea
prepared aconite tuber
Piper retrofractum
Piper nigrum
Pimpinella
Plectranthus amboinicus
rue
Spanish Needle
Self-Heal
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Solanum indicum
Southernwood
Sagebrush
Sandalwood
Semecarpus anacardium
Sweet Bay
Storax
Vervain
Willow
Wulinshen
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
Other health conditions supported by Phellodendron
Acid IndigestionAnxiety
Appendicitis
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Eye Infections
Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Hepatitis
Herpes
Hypertension
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome