Evidence supporting the use of: Bioflavonoid
For the health condition: Allergies (respiratory)

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Synopsis

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

Bioflavonoids, also known as flavonoids, have a long history of traditional use in managing allergies, particularly respiratory allergies such as hay fever. Historically, they have been used in herbal medicine, often in conjunction with vitamin C, to “strengthen capillaries” and reduce allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. The rationale was based on observations that bioflavonoids could decrease histamine release from mast cells and reduce inflammation, both of which are central to allergic responses. Notably, quercetin—a well-known bioflavonoid—has been a popular supplement for allergy sufferers.

Scientifically, there is some in vitro and animal evidence that certain bioflavonoids can inhibit the release of histamines and other mediators from immune cells associated with allergic reactions. However, robust clinical trials in humans are limited and results are mixed. Some small studies suggest potential benefit, but systematic reviews generally conclude that the evidence is insufficient to recommend bioflavonoids as a primary or adjunctive therapy for respiratory allergies. Thus, while traditional use is well established and there is biological plausibility, definitive scientific validation is lacking at this time.

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alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
ashwagandha
bacillus coagulans
benegut perilla (proprietary)
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
black cumin
bromelain
bupleurum falcatum
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus oil
turmeric
curcumin
forskohlii root
ginger
ginseng
green tea
horseradish
honeysuckle
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus paracasei
lactococcus lactis
licorice root
magnesium
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
perilla
pineapple
platycodon root
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
purple butterbur root
quercetin
rhizome
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
vitamin C
vitamin D
water
mullein
cardamom
bee pollen
chrysanthemum
siler root
eucalyptus
menthol oil
aster root
herbal blend (proprietary)
Aralia
Adrenergic amines
Asteracea
Acinetobacter lwoffii
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
Black Seed
Bifidobacterium
Bidens pilosa
Bishop's Weed
Boswellia
Bioflavonoids
Butterbur
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Balloon Flower
Cortisol
Capillary Artemisia
Cineole
Cowherb
Curcumen
Cinidium
Centipeda
Cistus
Clostridium butyricum
European Elder
Echinacea
Elder
Eyebright
Essential Oil Blend
Fang-Feng
Fernbush
Guaco
Galactooligosaccharides
Himalayan Salt
Honey
Heal-All
Houttuynia
Honey loquat syrup
iridoids
Kefir
Kuding tea
Lesser speargrass
Mineral ascorbate
Monoterpenes
Marigold
Nigella Seed
Pinellia Ternata
Probiotics
Platycodon
Phleum Pratense
Plectranthus amboinicus
Rosmarinic Acid
Rooibos
Ravinsara
Sagebrush
Stellaria dichotoma
Stereospermum
Terpenoids
Tagetes
Violet
Yuzu

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