Evidence supporting the use of: Pinellia
For the health condition: Rhinitis, Allergic
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Pinellia (Pinellia ternata), known as "Ban Xia" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal practices. In TCM, Pinellia is primarily used to resolve "phlegm" and treat symptoms such as cough, nausea, and a sensation of fullness, often associated with respiratory or digestive conditions. Its use for rhinitis, particularly allergic rhinitis, derives from this broader application for respiratory tract complaints and phlegm-related disorders. However, the connection between Pinellia and allergic rhinitis is based on traditional pattern differentiation rather than direct clinical targeting of allergy-mediated inflammation or immune responses.
There is minimal scientific research specifically evaluating Pinellia or its extracts for allergic rhinitis in a modern biomedical context. Most available studies focus on its antiemetic and anti-inflammatory properties in other models or its role in multi-herb formulas, rather than as a standalone intervention for rhinitis. Thus, while Pinellia is used in TCM for symptoms that can overlap with those of allergic rhinitis (like nasal congestion or postnasal drip), high-quality clinical evidence for its efficacy and safety in this specific condition is lacking. The evidence rating is therefore low, reflecting a reliance on traditional use rather than robust scientific validation.
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