Evidence supporting the use of: Glehnia littoralis
For the health condition: Influenza
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Glehnia littoralis, known as "Bei Sha Shen" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for respiratory ailments. In TCM, it is traditionally prescribed to "nourish the lungs" and is used for conditions characterized by dry cough, dryness of the throat, and general lung yin deficiency. These symptoms can overlap with those seen in influenza, such as cough and sore throat, which is why Glehnia littoralis might be included in herbal formulations for influenza-like illnesses in TCM practice. However, this use is based on traditional pattern recognition and holistic approaches rather than a direct, disease-specific application. Regarding scientific validation, there are very limited studies directly investigating the efficacy of Glehnia littoralis for influenza. Some in vitro studies suggest mild anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory effects, but clinical trials evaluating its effectiveness for influenza are lacking. Thus, the evidence supporting its use for influenza is primarily traditional, with little to no direct scientific proof. Accordingly, the evidence rating is low.
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Agastache
Agrimony
AHCC
Algae
Allicin
Alliin
alpinia galangal
Alstonia scholaris
American Liverleaf
Anamarrhena
anamu
Andrographis
andrographolide
anemarrhena asphodeloides
apple cider vinegar
Asarum sieboldii
astragaloside
astragalus
avens
baicalin
Baikal Skullcap
balloon flower
balsam
Basidiomycota
bee propolis
benegut perilla (proprietary)
black garlic
Black Hellebore
black pepper
black seed
boneset
borage
Bryonia
Bupleurum
bupleurum falcatum
camu camu
carvacrol
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
Centipeda
Chaenomeles lagenaria
chaga mushroom
Chondrus
chrysanthemum
cineole
Cistus
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coconut oil
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
coriolus mushroom
currant
dog rose
Echinacea
echinacea purpurea
Elder
elderberry
elk antler
Embelia
Ephedra
eucalyptus
Euphorbia
European Elder
fat liver oil
flavanones
flavones
flowering quince
frankincense
Gallesia
ganoderma
ginger
Glehnia littoralis
glehnia root
Glycyrrhizin
goldenseal
gooseberry
Greek mountain tea
green chiretta
green tea
Guaco
honey loquat syrup
honeysuckle
Houttuynia
Hyperoside
Immunoglobulin G
Indian frankincense
iridoids
L-cysteine
labrador tea
Lactobacillus casei
Lactoferrin
Lactoperoxidase
Ledebouriella
Lentinula edodes mycelia
lichen
licorice root
little ironweed
liverwort
Lomatium
Lycium
Lycopodium
Meadow sage
Microtea debilis
Monolaurin
Myrobalan
Myrrh
Neoandrographolides
Nettle
Onosma bracteatum
Osthole
Pelargonium
Pentatropis capensis
Platycodon
Polygonatum
Polygonum
Premna
quercetin
ravinsara
reishi mushroom
Salvia
Sambucus nigra
selenium
Shikimic Acid
spirulina
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sundew
Sweet Annie
Sweet Bay
sweet wormwood
Tremella
turmeric
Umckaloabo
Vasicine
Visnea Mocanera
vitamin C
vitamin D
Xanthophyll
Yerba santa
zhejiang fritillary
Zinc
Zingerone
Other health conditions supported by Glehnia littoralis
AsthmaBronchitis
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Fever
Influenza
Pneumonia
Sore Throat
Wheezing
Wounds and Sores