Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Centipeda, most commonly Centipeda minima, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in Chinese and Australian Aboriginal herbal practices. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Centipeda minima (also known as Ebushicao) is used to support the health of the mucus membranes, particularly in the respiratory system. It is traditionally employed to treat nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, and other upper respiratory tract conditions believed to involve excessive or stagnant mucus. The herb is thought to have anti-inflammatory and decongestant effects, helping to clear phlegm and alleviate symptoms associated with mucus membrane irritation.

A handful of laboratory studies suggest that Centipeda minima contains bioactive compounds such as sesquiterpene lactones, which may possess anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and antimicrobial properties. However, most of the available evidence comes from animal studies or in vitro experiments, not from robust human clinical trials. While these findings provide some biological plausibility for its traditional uses, there is insufficient high-quality clinical research to confirm its effectiveness for supporting mucus membrane health in humans. Therefore, its use for this purpose is best characterized as traditional, with some preliminary scientific support but lacking rigorous validation.

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