Evidence supporting the use of: Catecholamine
For the body system: Bronchials
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Catecholamines, such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine, have a well-established scientific basis for use in supporting the bronchial body system, particularly in acute respiratory emergencies. Catecholamines act as potent bronchodilators through stimulation of beta-2 adrenergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, leading to relaxation and widening of the airways. Epinephrine, in particular, has been used for decades in the treatment of severe asthma attacks and anaphylaxis, where rapid reversal of bronchoconstriction is critical. Numerous clinical studies and guidelines support the use of catecholamines in these settings, and their inclusion in emergency protocols (such as the use of injectable epinephrine in anaphylactic shock) is standard medical practice. However, the use of "catecholamine (unspecified)" is less precise, as not all catecholamines have the same efficacy or safety profile for bronchial support. For example, dopamine has little to no direct bronchodilator effect. The preponderance of evidence applies to epinephrine and, to a lesser degree, norepinephrine, both of which have demonstrated efficacy in improving airway patency during acute bronchospasm. Given this scientific foundation, the use of catecholamines (specifically epinephrine) for bronchial support is well-validated, though their use is typically restricted to acute medical situations under professional supervision.
Other ingredients that support Bronchials
Abies spectabilisAdenophora
Adrenergic amines
Aloe vera
alpha-pinene
Alstonia scholaris
Arisaema
asafoetida
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aster root
astragalus
balloon flower
balsam
Belamcanda
benzoin
beta-pinene
black seed
Black spruce
Boswellia
Boswellic Acid
Bougainvillea
butterbur
cajuput
calamus
camphor oil
capsicum
caraway
catecholamine
catnip
Cedrus libani
Centipeda
chamomile
Chekiang Fritillary
cineole
Coleus forskohlii
coltsfoot
cowslip
deerbrush
Desmodium
elecampane
elemi
Ephedra
ephedrine
eriodictyol
eucalyptus
European Elder
fir
forskohlii root
fritillaria
fritillary
fungus
Garrya
ginger
ginseng
Glehnia littoralis
glehnia root
Glycyrrhizin
Grindelia
Guaco
Gumweed
Hederacoside
Hedychium spicatum
herbal blend (proprietary)
Higenamine
honey loquat syrup
horehound
hyssop
inula racemosa
Ivy
Khella
Lactucarium
Lebbek
Ligusticum
lingzhi
lobelia
Lomatium
luffa
lungwort
Maidenhair Fern
malabar nut
Malva sylvestris
Marshmallow
Menthol oil
Methylxanthine
Monardella odoratissima
Mondo grass
Mormon Tea
Mountain pride
Mullein
Myrrh
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
Nasturtium
Nigella seed
Night jessamine
Osha
Pelargonium
perilla
Petasines
Peucedanum
Pinellia ternata
pistacia integerrima gall
Platycodon
platycodon root
Plectranthus amboinicus
prickly ash
Pulsatilla
purple butterbur root
Quebracho
ravinsara
rubber rabbitbrush
Sabadilla
Serrapeptase
serratiopeptidase
Sida cordifolia
slippery elm bark
Spanish Needle
Stemona
Storax
Sundew
tartarian aster
Terpenoids
Theophylline
thyme
turmeric
Tylophora
Tylophorine
Umckalin
Umckaloabo
Vasicine
Vasicinol
Vasicinone
Xanthine
Yerba santa
zhejiang fritillary
Other body systems supported by catecholamine
Adrenal MedullaArteries
Blood
Brain
Bronchials
Circulatory System
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Heart
Lungs
Nerves
Respiratory System
Specific Neurotransmitters
Sympathetic Nervous System
