Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Pine
For the health condition: Laryngitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Chinese Pine (Pinus tabuliformis and related Pinus species) has a history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily for its resin ("pine resin" or "turpentine") and needles, which are believed to have expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. In TCM, preparations from pine parts have been used to address respiratory ailments, including cough and sore throat, and occasionally laryngitis, often as part of multi-herb formulas. However, the evidence for its efficacy in treating laryngitis specifically is limited to traditional use and anecdotal reports. There are no high-quality clinical trials or extensive pharmacological studies directly supporting the use of Chinese Pine for laryngitis in the biomedical literature. Any benefit is presumed based on its general anti-inflammatory or soothing effects on mucous membranes.
In summary, while Chinese Pine is cited in traditional practices for supporting throat and respiratory health, there is a lack of scientific validation or direct clinical evidence for its use in laryngitis. Its use for this condition relies on historical precedent rather than substantiated biomedical research.
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Other health conditions supported by Chinese Pine
ArthritisBronchitis
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Edema
Emphysema
Eyes (red or itching)
Fatigue
Fever
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Inflammation
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Laryngitis
Mental Illness
Pain (general remedies for)
Rhinitis
Sinus Infection