Evidence supporting the use of: Sabadilla
For the health condition: Congestion (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sabadilla (Schoenocaulon officinale) is a plant whose seeds have been used in traditional medicine, particularly within homeopathy and historical herbal practices. Its use to support or treat sinus congestion is based primarily on homeopathic principles, where Sabadilla is selected for symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and hay fever-like presentations. There is little to no robust clinical or scientific research validating its effectiveness for sinus congestion in conventional medicine. In homeopathy, Sabadilla is often recommended in highly diluted forms for symptoms that mimic allergic rhinitis or sinus congestion, but these recommendations are based on the "like cures like" philosophy and practitioner experience rather than empirical evidence.
Historically, beyond homeopathy, the seeds have been used as an insecticide due to their toxicity, and there is scant evidence for their direct traditional use in mainstream herbalism for sinus or nasal issues. Modern pharmacological studies are lacking, and Sabadilla is not recognized within standard clinical guidelines for congestion or sinus conditions. Potential toxicity also limits its use outside of homeopathic preparations. In summary, its use for sinus congestion is rooted in traditional and homeopathic practices with minimal supporting evidence from controlled scientific research.
Other ingredients used for Congestion (sinus)
allspicealoe vera
alpha-pinene
basil
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
betel
black currant
black pepper
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
capsaicinoids
chamomile
chen pi
clove
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
fennel
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
onion
green tea
horseradish
licorice root
lovage
mint
mustard seed
spruce
oregano
peppermint oil
perilla
pomegranate
quercetin
rosemary
sage
shiitake mushroom
spearmint leaf
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
wasabia japonica
boneset
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
mugwort
malabar nut
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
inula racemosa
anise
blackboard tree
lemongrass
yerba santa
coltsfoot
chrysanthemum
juniper berries
sweet flag
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
eucalyptus
menthol oil
horehound
Sichuan pepper
cayenne pepper
sea salt
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Adrenergic amines
Asteracea
allyl isothiocyanate
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Alantolactone
Atractylone
Black Seed
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bicarbonate
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Bitter Grass
Bougainvillea
Bee hive
Bioflavonoids
black salt
Bee products
Buddha's Hand
Borage
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Citrus
Cineole
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Carvone
Cistus
Calamus
Cinnamaldehyde
Carthamus
Chondrus
Dragonhead
Ephedra
European Elder
English Horsemint
Echinacea
Elder
Ephedrine
Eugenol
Galangal
Ivy
Mustard
Sandalwood
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Sabadilla
AsthmaCongestion (sinus)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Itching
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic