Synopsis

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

Stillingia (Stillingia sylvatica), also known as Queen's Delight, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North America. Native American tribes and 19th-century herbalists used the root as an "alterative," a term for herbs believed to gradually restore health and improve the function of various body systems. Stillingia was included in eclectic and physiomedicalist medical traditions, primarily for its effects on the lymphatic system, skin conditions, and as a remedy for respiratory issues involving excessive mucus. It was often used in combination formulas to address chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, and other conditions where excessive or thick mucus was present, with the intention of supporting or "cleansing" the mucus membranes. However, there is little scientific evidence to validate these traditional uses. Modern pharmacological research on stillingia is limited, and there are no well-controlled clinical trials supporting its effectiveness for mucus membrane support or related respiratory conditions. The use of stillingia fell out of favor due to concerns about its toxicity, particularly gastrointestinal irritation and potential for causing vomiting or diarrhea. Consequently, while historical records confirm its traditional use for mucus membranes, evidence for its efficacy is anecdotal and not supported by current scientific standards.

More about stillingia
More about Mucus Membranes

Other ingredients that support Mucus Membranes

Other body systems supported by stillingia

Products containing stillingia

Nature's Sunshine Lymphatic Drainage