Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea tennesseensis
For the health condition: Influenza

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Synopsis

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

Echinacea tennesseensis, like other Echinacea species, has a history of traditional use among Native American tribes and later in North American herbal medicine for supporting immune function and treating respiratory infections, including influenza-like illnesses. While Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia are the most commonly studied and used species, E. tennesseensis has been used in similar contexts due to its botanical similarities. Historical texts and herbal compendia frequently list Echinacea species as remedies for colds, flu, and other respiratory ailments, largely based on anecdotal and traditional uses rather than rigorous scientific validation.

Scientific studies investigating Echinacea’s effectiveness against influenza have focused primarily on E. purpurea and E. angustifolia, with mixed results; some studies have shown modest immune-modulating effects or reduced severity of symptoms, while others have shown no significant benefits. There is little to no direct clinical evidence specifically for E. tennesseensis regarding influenza treatment or prevention. The mechanism of action is thought to involve stimulation of various immune cells, but robust evidence in humans is lacking. Thus, while its use is justified by traditional practice, scientific validation for E. tennesseensis specifically, and even for Echinacea as a genus against influenza, remains limited. The evidence level is rated as 2 due to the reliance on tradition and limited extrapolation from other species.

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