Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea
For the body system: Sinuses

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

Echinacea has a long history of traditional use by Native American tribes and in Western herbalism, primarily for supporting the immune system and aiding in the relief of upper respiratory tract symptoms, which can include sinus discomfort. The rationale for its use in supporting the sinuses is based on its reputed ability to modulate immune function and reduce the duration or severity of colds, which are often associated with sinus irritation. However, scientific evidence specifically linking Echinacea to direct support of the sinuses is limited and inconclusive. Most clinical studies have focused on its effects in preventing or treating the common cold, with mixed results, and very few have examined sinus health specifically. Traditional herbal texts do mention Echinacea as beneficial in cases of sinus congestion and respiratory tract infections, but these uses are largely anecdotal or based on empirical tradition rather than robust clinical research. Therefore, while Echinacea is used to support the sinuses in traditional herbal practice, this use is not strongly validated by modern scientific studies focused on sinus health itself.

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