Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Pine
For the health condition: Influenza

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

Chinese Pine (Pinus tabuliformis and related species) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Pine needles, resin, and bark are included in various TCM formulations, sometimes recommended for respiratory ailments, including symptoms similar to influenza, such as cough and fever. The rationale in TCM is often based on concepts such as "dispersing wind-cold" and "resolving phlegm," rather than on modern virological principles. Historical texts and materia medica record the use of pine products for their purported "antiseptic" and "tonifying" properties, and pine needle tea is occasionally consumed during cold and flu season in East Asia as a folk remedy. Scientifically, some in vitro studies have shown that certain compounds in pine needles (such as flavonoids and terpenoids) have mild antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects. However, there are no robust clinical trials or direct evidence supporting the efficacy of Chinese Pine specifically for treating or preventing influenza in humans. The evidence remains primarily anecdotal or based on traditional use. As such, while Chinese Pine is indeed used in traditional contexts to support respiratory health and flu-like symptoms, its use is not strongly supported by modern scientific data, and its effectiveness for influenza in particular remains unproven.

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