Evidence supporting the use of: Aralia
For the health condition: Pneumonia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Aralia, particularly Aralia racemosa (American spikenard) and related species, has been used in traditional herbal medicine for respiratory ailments, including pneumonia. Indigenous peoples and early American herbalists have employed Aralia roots in teas, syrups, or tinctures believed to soothe coughs, loosen phlegm, and support lung function. Historical materia medica texts from the 19th and early 20th centuries mention Aralia as part of expectorant and respiratory remedies, often in combination with other herbs.
However, there is little to no robust scientific evidence to validate these uses. Modern pharmacological studies on Aralia species are limited, and none directly address efficacy for pneumonia. Some in vitro studies suggest mild anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties in certain Aralia compounds, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to pneumonia or its common pathogens.
In summary, Aralia’s use for pneumonia is primarily rooted in tradition, with historical references supporting its application in herbal medicine. Scientific validation is lacking, and any benefit for pneumonia remains unproven by contemporary research. As such, Aralia should not be used as a substitute for evidence-based medical treatment for pneumonia.
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platycodon root
slippery elm bark
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
zinc
boneset
mullein
tangerine
swertia
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eucalyptus
Aralia
Agarikon Mushroom
Anamarrhena
Ambergris
Aconite
Andrographolide
Andrographis
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Blepharis
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Borassus aethiopum
Coriolus mushroom
Chirata
Chekiang Fritillary
Glehnia littoralis
Homalomena
Houttuynia
Immunoglobulin G
Lomatium
Ligustrum
Lysozyme
Lungwort
Mucolase
Premna
Ravinsara
Streptomyces
Theophylline
Vasicine
Other health conditions supported by Aralia
Adrenal FatigueAllergies (respiratory)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Cancer (prevention)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Debility
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Glands (swollen lymph)
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Lungs (fluid in)
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nervous Exhaustion
Pain (general remedies for)
Pneumonia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stress
Tuberculosis
Wounds and Sores