Evidence supporting the use of: Lomatium
For the health condition: Lungs (fluid in)

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Synopsis

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

Lomatium dissectum, commonly known as desert parsley or biscuitroot, has a long history of use in traditional Native American medicine, particularly among tribes of the western United States. It has been used primarily for respiratory ailments, including coughs, colds, bronchitis, influenza, and lung congestion. The root was often prepared as a tea, tincture, or poultice to help “clear the lungs” and address symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Reports from early 20th-century herbalists and ethnobotanical surveys document its application during the 1918 influenza pandemic, where it was used to relieve lung symptoms and prevent complications. However, while these traditional uses often include symptoms like chest congestion and “fluid in the lungs,” there is a lack of robust scientific studies specifically validating its effectiveness for pulmonary edema or serious lung fluid accumulation. Modern herbalists sometimes recommend Lomatium for respiratory support, but published clinical research is extremely limited, and evidence remains anecdotal or based on historical precedent. Thus, while its use to support lung health and congestion is well documented traditionally, scientific validation for treating “fluid in the lungs” is lacking, and its efficacy for this specific indication is not well established.

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