Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema erubescens
For the health condition: Appendicitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Arisaema erubescens, a plant in the Araceae family, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems (primarily in parts of South and East Asia) for various inflammatory and pain-related conditions. In ethnobotanical literature, it is sometimes cited as being used by traditional healers to manage symptoms related to abdominal pain and inflammation, which may include appendicitis-like presentations. However, the alleged use specifically for "appendicitis" is based on folk practices and not on rigorous clinical evidence. There are no high-quality scientific studies, clinical trials, or pharmacological investigations validating its efficacy or safety for treating appendicitis in humans. The plant does contain bioactive compounds (such as alkaloids and lectins) that may have anti-inflammatory or analgesic effects in vitro or in animal studies, but these findings are not directly translatable to the treatment of acute appendicitis, which is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical emergency typically requiring surgical intervention. Therefore, while there is some documentation of traditional use, the evidence supporting its use is weak, and it should not be considered a substitute for standard medical care.
Other health conditions supported by Arisaema erubescens
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Appendicitis
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Cramps and Spasms
Cuts
Debility
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Edema
Epilepsy
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Fever
Gangrene
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Goiter
Gout
Halitosis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Injuries
Itching
Menstrual Irregularity
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Phlebitis
Rashes and Hives
Snake Bite
Sore Throat