Evidence supporting the use of: Bergenia Pacumbis
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Synopsis

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

Bergenia pacumbis (syn. Bergenia ligulata) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. For colds accompanied by fever, it is primarily employed for its purported antipyretic (fever-reducing), anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties. Ethnobotanical records and classical texts document its use in formulations aimed at alleviating respiratory ailments, including coughs and colds. The rhizomes and leaves are typically prepared as decoctions or infusions in these systems.

However, direct scientific validation for its efficacy in treating colds or fever is limited. Most modern pharmacological research on Bergenia pacumbis focuses on its diuretic, litholytic (stone-dissolving), and antimicrobial activities, rather than its activity against viral respiratory infections or fever. Some studies suggest it contains compounds (such as bergenin and catechin) with general anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, which could theoretically provide symptomatic relief in cases of cold or fever, but these effects have not been robustly demonstrated in controlled human studies specifically for colds or fevers.

Overall, its use for colds with fever is supported primarily by traditional medical systems, with only weak indirect support from modern pharmacology. Thus, efficacy for this purpose should be considered unproven according to current scientific standards.

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