Evidence supporting the use of: Osmanthus
For the health condition: Congestion (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) is traditionally used in Chinese medicine, primarily for its fragrance and to support respiratory health, including the relief of congestion and sinus issues. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Osmanthus is believed to have properties that help "disperse phlegm" and relieve cough, symptoms often associated with sinus congestion. This use is largely based on historical and empirical practices rather than scientific research. There are very limited modern scientific studies directly investigating Osmanthus for sinus congestion or related respiratory conditions. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on its inclusion in multi-herb formulations prescribed for respiratory complaints. The essential oil from Osmanthus is sometimes used in aromatherapy for its pleasant scent, which may provide subjective relief of mild congestion through inhalation. However, there is minimal clinical or pharmacological data to validate these claims. As such, the support for using Osmanthus to treat sinus congestion is primarily traditional, and the strength of evidence is low.
Other ingredients used for Congestion (sinus)
allspicealoe vera
alpha-pinene
basil
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
betel
black currant
black pepper
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
capsaicinoids
chamomile
chen pi
clove
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
fennel
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
onion
green tea
horseradish
licorice root
lovage
mint
mustard seed
spruce
oregano
peppermint oil
perilla
pomegranate
quercetin
rosemary
sage
shiitake mushroom
spearmint leaf
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
wasabia japonica
boneset
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
mugwort
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
inula racemosa
anise
blackboard tree
lemongrass
yerba santa
coltsfoot
chrysanthemum
juniper berries
sweet flag
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
eucalyptus
menthol oil
horehound
Sichuan pepper
cayenne pepper
sea salt
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Adrenergic amines
Asteracea
allyl isothiocyanate
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Alantolactone
Atractylone
Black Seed
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bicarbonate
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Bitter Grass
Bougainvillea
Bee hive
Bioflavonoids
black salt
Bee products
Buddha's Hand
Borage
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Citrus
Cineole
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Carvone
Cistus
Calamus
Cinnamaldehyde
Carthamus
Chondrus
Dragonhead
Ephedra
European Elder
English Horsemint
Echinacea
Elder
Ephedrine
Eugenol
Fang-Feng
Frankincense
Gnaphalium
gamma-terpinene
Gallesia
Gardenia jasminoides
Galangal
Hedyotis
Ivy
Mustard
Sandalwood
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Osmanthus
Acid IndigestionAnxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Cancer (prevention)
Chills
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)