Evidence supporting the use of: Bergenia Pacumbis
For the health condition: Cholera
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bergenia pacumbis (syn. Bergenia ligulata), commonly known as "Pashanbheda" in traditional medicine, has been used in Ayurveda and other South Asian systems of medicine for various ailments, including urinary disorders, kidney stones, and some gastrointestinal issues. There are anecdotal and textual references to its use for treating symptoms similar to those seen in cholera, such as diarrhea and dysentery, in traditional texts. However, the primary basis for its use against cholera lies in tradition rather than scientific validation.
Scientific studies have identified antimicrobial activity in extracts of Bergenia pacumbis, particularly against some bacteria, but there is minimal or no direct research regarding its efficacy against Vibrio cholerae (the causative agent of cholera) or its specific effect on cholera symptoms. Most of the available evidence is historical and rooted in ethnomedicinal practices. Thus, while Bergenia pacumbis is cited in some Ayurvedic references for managing diarrhea and related symptoms, modern clinical or pharmacological validation for its use in cholera is lacking. The evidence supporting its use for this condition is therefore rated as 1, indicating minimal substantiation beyond traditional use.
Other ingredients used for Cholera
Activated charcoalgreen chiretta
betel
bilberry
blueberry
rice
chloride
cowage seed
turmeric
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
licorice root
pear
pomegranate
Saccharomyces boulardii
spirulina
Zinc
squawvine
xanthium (cockleburs)
Mugwort
Neem tree
alpinia galangal
holarrhena antidysenterica
blackboard tree
Caesalpinia crista
peony
buckthorn
sodium salt
siler root
Morinda
zanthoxylum
indigo leaves
anamu
Aconite
bishop\'s weed
black galingale
bitter grass
bael
Baccharoides anthelmintica
black nightshade
Bombax
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
capillary artemisia
Chinese raisintree
cowherb
colombo
chirata
European five-finger grass
Hedyotis
Helicteres isora
Huang hua
Isatis
long pepper
Lebbek
lodhtree
Melia
Oxystelma
Sicklepod
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
salt
Tamaricaceae
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Tagetes
Tamarind
Other health conditions supported by Bergenia Pacumbis
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colitis
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Inflammation
Injuries
Kidney Stones
Liver Detoxification
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores