Evidence supporting the use of: Mountain pepper (unspecified)
For the health condition: Congestion
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Mountain pepper is a common name that can refer to different plants, most notably Tasmannia lanceolata (Tasmanian mountain pepper) from Australia, or Drimys lanceolata. Traditionally, indigenous Australian peoples have used Tasmanian mountain pepper for various medicinal purposes, including as a remedy for colds, coughs, and congestion. The leaves and berries were sometimes prepared as infusions or decoctions believed to help clear airways or provide relief from respiratory symptoms. However, while these traditional uses are documented in ethnobotanical sources, there is very limited direct scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of mountain pepper specifically for congestion. Most modern research has focused on its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, rather than respiratory effects. No high-quality clinical trials or substantial pharmacological studies have evaluated its effectiveness for treating or supporting congestion. Therefore, its use for this purpose remains grounded in traditional practice rather than validated by scientific research. As such, the evidence for its efficacy in relieving congestion is weak and primarily anecdotal.
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Other health conditions supported by Mountain pepper (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Appetite (deficient)
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever