Evidence supporting the use of: Mentha haplocalyx
For the health condition: Sinus Infection

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Mentha haplocalyx, commonly known as Chinese mint or field mint, is a key herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is often used for conditions involving the respiratory tract, including sinus infections. In TCM, it is called "Bo He" and is traditionally used to "disperse wind-heat," which encompasses symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, and sore throat—signs often associated with sinus infections. The use of Mentha haplocalyx for sinus infection is primarily based on its reputed cooling and decongestant properties in TCM theory.

There is some laboratory evidence suggesting that mint species possess mild antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant effects, largely due to volatile oils such as menthol. However, these findings are not specific to sinus infections, nor are they robustly demonstrated in clinical trials involving Mentha haplocalyx for this particular indication. Thus, while its use for sinus infection is well-established in traditional practice and supported by anecdotal and empirical use, strong scientific validation is lacking, and the overall evidence remains modest.

In summary, Mentha haplocalyx is used for sinus infection primarily because of traditional beliefs and practices, with some supportive—but limited—preclinical data. Clinical studies directly evaluating its efficacy for sinus infections are scarce or absent, so its use remains mainly tradition-based.

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