Evidence supporting the use of: Flavones (various)
For the health condition: Congestion (bronchial)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Flavones are a subclass of flavonoids, plant-derived polyphenolic compounds found in many fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs. There is some scientific evidence supporting their use in the context of bronchial congestion, although the evidence is limited and mostly preclinical. Flavones, such as apigenin and luteolin, have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-allergic properties in laboratory and animal studies. These properties may help reduce airway inflammation and mucus production, which are key contributors to bronchial congestion. Several flavone-containing plants, such as Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal skullcap) and certain citrus fruits, have shown efficacy in reducing airway hyperresponsiveness and mucus secretion in experimental models of asthma and bronchitis. Some small clinical studies and trials with flavonoid-rich extracts (not exclusively flavones) have reported modest improvements in symptoms of respiratory congestion, but robust, large-scale clinical trials are lacking. Thus, while flavones are not a mainstream or primary therapy for bronchial congestion, and their direct clinical effectiveness is not conclusively established, their biological activities provide a plausible scientific rationale for their use as supportive agents in respiratory health. More rigorous human studies are needed to confirm their efficacy and safety.
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Other health conditions supported by Flavones (various)
Alzheimer's DiseaseArthritis
Asthma
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colon (spastic)
Concentration (poor)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Insomnia
Memory and Brain Function
Mood Swings
Multiple Sclerosis
Nervousness
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis