Synopsis

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

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) has a long history of traditional use among Native American tribes and early European settlers in North America, particularly for the relief of fever, flu, and various respiratory ailments, including sinus congestion. Its use for congestion is rooted in folk medicine, where it was commonly prepared as a tea or infusion to induce sweating and purportedly relieve symptoms of colds, influenza, and sinus blockages. The plant contains several bioactive compounds, such as sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids, which are thought to contribute to its overall medicinal properties. However, while boneset’s traditional use for respiratory complaints, including sinus congestion, is well documented in ethnobotanical literature, there is little high-quality scientific research or clinical trials directly validating its effectiveness for sinus congestion specifically. Some laboratory studies have suggested anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects that might theoretically benefit congestion, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to sinus conditions. Overall, boneset’s reputation for easing congestion is primarily based on historical and anecdotal evidence rather than robust scientific validation, justifying a modest evidence rating.

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