Evidence supporting the use of: Devil\'s club
For the health condition: Alcoholism

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) has a long history of use among Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, including applications for a variety of ailments. Among these traditional uses, Devil's Club has been employed as a remedy to help individuals overcome alcoholism and alcohol dependence. Ethnobotanical records indicate that several Native American groups, such as the Tlingit and Haida, have used decoctions or teas made from the plant's root bark as part of rituals or as supportive medicine during alcohol withdrawal or sobriety efforts. The rationale is often spiritual or ceremonial, incorporating Devil's Club in cleansing or purifying practices. However, there is no robust scientific evidence to validate the efficacy of Devil's Club in treating or supporting recovery from alcoholism. Pharmacological studies of the plant have mainly focused on its potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antihyperglycemic properties, with little to no research specifically addressing alcohol dependence. Thus, while its use for alcoholism has a traditional foundation and some ethnographic documentation, this is not supported by modern clinical trials or scientific research. The evidence rating is low (1 out of 5), reflecting anecdotal and historical accounts rather than empirical validation.

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