Evidence supporting the use of: Bergenia Pacumbis
For the health condition: Anal Fistula or Fissure

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Synopsis

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

Bergenia pacumbis (syn. Bergenia ligulata) is primarily used in traditional systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda and Unani, for various ailments of the urinary system, kidney stones, and sometimes for wound healing and inflammation. Its application for anal fistula or fissure is not widely cited in classical texts, but some traditional practitioners use it for its purported anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and antimicrobial properties, usually in the form of topical pastes or decoctions.

Scientific evidence directly linking Bergenia pacumbis to the treatment or support of anal fistula or fissure is scarce. Most pharmacological studies focus on its use for urolithiasis (kidney stones), with some in-vitro and animal studies supporting anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. These properties could theoretically be beneficial for conditions involving infection and chronic inflammation, such as anal fissures and fistulas, but there are no robust clinical trials or mechanistic studies confirming efficacy or safety for these specific indications.

Therefore, the use of Bergenia pacumbis for anal fistula or fissure is justified mostly by traditional practice and anecdotal reports, with minimal to no scientific validation specific to these conditions. More rigorous studies would be necessary to establish its efficacy and safety for this purpose.

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