Evidence supporting the use of: Bee pollen
For the health condition: Bronchitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bee pollen has a history of use in traditional and alternative medicine systems for various respiratory ailments, including bronchitis. Traditional herbalists and some practitioners of natural medicine have recommended bee pollen as a supportive remedy, primarily due to its purported anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulating properties. The rationale is that these properties could theoretically help alleviate inflammation in the bronchial tubes and support immune response during respiratory infections.
However, the scientific evidence specifically supporting bee pollen for bronchitis is extremely limited. While bee pollen contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and flavonoids, which have general health benefits, there are no robust clinical trials or well-designed studies directly demonstrating its efficacy in treating or managing bronchitis in humans. Most of the support comes from anecdotal reports or extrapolation from studies investigating bee pollen’s anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory effects in other contexts.
In summary, bee pollen's use for bronchitis is primarily rooted in traditional use and theoretical benefits rather than solid scientific validation. Anyone considering bee pollen for bronchitis should be aware of potential allergic reactions and consult with a healthcare provider, especially since people with pollen allergies may experience severe adverse effects.
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waterhyssop
bamboo
basil
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta caryophyllene
beta-pinene
betel
bisabolol
black cumin
black pepper
Indian frankincense
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caffeine
capsaicinoids
carrot
chen pi
cinnamon
citrus oil
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
coconut milk
Coptis chinensis
cowage seed
turmeric
curcumin
echinacea purpurea
fennel
garlic bulb
ginger
ginseng
glehnia root
goldenseal
gooseberry
greek mountain tea
onion
heartwood
hemp oil
horseradish
Indian gum arabic tree
Indian tinospora
honeysuckle
jujube
kudzu
l-cysteine
lactoperoxidase
lemon
licorice root
lovage
magnesium
marshmallow
mastic gum
milk
moringa
mustard seed
spruce
ophiopogon root
orange
oregano
oregon grape
pear
perilla
phellodendron amurense
phenolic acids
plantain
platycodon root
plum fruit
pollen
polygala root
quail egg
rhizome
sage
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
serratiopeptidase
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
triphala
vitamin C
seaweed
zhejiang fritillary
squawvine
boneset
mullein
tangerine
xanthium (cockleburs)
hyssop
cardamom
papaya
shen-chu
capsicum
mugwort
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
inula racemosa
anise
pistacia integerrima gall
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
bee pollen
chaff flower
lingusticum wallichii
buckthorn
prickly ash
fritillaria
lemongrass
myrrh
yerba santa
elecampane
coltsfoot
chrysanthemum
siler root
amber
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dioscorea
dodder
fern
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
oriental arborvitae
zanthoxylum
polyphenols
fulvic acid
eucalyptus
menthol oil
aster root
paw paw
horehound
herbal blend (proprietary)
indigo leaves
cayenne pepper
soursop
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Ash
Aralia
Avens
Agastache
Anamarrhena
Alpha-terpineol
Anthraquinone
Ambergris
Ardisia
Angelica
acacia
Allicin
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Asarum heterotropoides
Albizia
Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Adrenergic amines
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Adrenaline
Andrographis
Alsonia scholaris
Asteracea
allyl isothiocyanate
Adenophora
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Bee Propolis
Black Seed
Bermuda Grass
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Black spruce
Broussonetia
Bulnesia sarmientoi
Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Black galingale
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bougainvillea
Bisabolene
Bee hive
Bael
berry
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bioflavonoids
black salt
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
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Borage
Bupleurum
Bacillus
Bittersweet
benzyl isothiocyanate
Bassia scoparia
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Bird's nest
Chinese Silkvine
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Caryophyllene
Cinnamomum
Codonopsis
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Capillary Artemisia
Citron
Curcuminoid
Carry Me Seed
Citrus
Cineole
Capsaicin
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Chlorophytum
Cowherb
Curcumen
Citral
Cinidium
Centipeda
Cubeb
Curcuma
cypress
Cowslip
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Calamus
Coin-leaf desmodium
Chinatree
Cyanthillium cinereum
Cinnamaldehyde
Costus
Chekiang Fritillary
cola nut
Cynanchum
Clerodendrum indicum
Cade Juniper
Culvers Root
Chondrus
Dianthus
Dragonhead
Deoxyandrographolides
David's Milkberry
Diterpenes
Desmodium
Dichrostachys glomerata
Ephedra
European Elder
Erythropalum scandens
Eclipta
Echinacea
Echinodorus
Essential Oil Blend
Elephant's Head
Ephedrine
Eugenol
Goldthread
Garlic
Galangal
Iris
Ivy
Lotus
Little ironweed
Mustard
Mallow
Orchid
Poppy
Sandalwood
Squash
Sumac
Theophylline
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by bee pollen
Allergies (respiratory)Anemia
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Bronchitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Convalescence
Cuts
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Heart (weakness)
Infection
Inflammation
Menopause
Nervous Exhaustion
PMS (general)
Stress
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores