Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea (various)
For the health condition: Congestion (sinus)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Echinacea, a genus of flowering plants native to North America, has a long history of traditional use by Native American tribes and in modern herbal medicine for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections and symptoms such as sinus congestion. Traditionally, echinacea preparations (from roots, leaves, and flowers) have been used as remedies to support immune function and to help the body resist or recover from colds, flu, and related respiratory symptoms, including congestion. The rationale behind its use for congestion is primarily based on its purported immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects, which could theoretically reduce sinus inflammation and mucus production.

However, scientific studies evaluating echinacea’s efficacy in relieving sinus congestion specifically are limited and inconclusive. Most clinical research focuses on the prevention and duration of the common cold rather than sinus congestion itself. Some studies have found minor reductions in cold symptoms, but systematic reviews and meta-analyses generally conclude that echinacea does not have a significant, well-established effect on cold or sinus symptoms. Thus, while its use for sinus congestion is rooted in tradition and popular in herbal medicine, robust scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for this indication is lacking.

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