Evidence supporting the use of: Adsorbant
For the health condition: Colic (adults)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Adsorbents, such as activated charcoal and kaolin, have a long history of traditional use in the management of colic and other gastrointestinal disturbances in adults. The rationale behind their application is based on their ability to adsorb gases, toxins, and potentially irritating substances within the gastrointestinal tract, theoretically reducing bloating and discomfort associated with colic. Historical medical texts and pharmacopeias often list adsorbents among remedies for digestive complaints, including colic, especially before the advent of more targeted pharmacological treatments.
However, modern scientific validation for their efficacy in adult colic is limited. While adsorbents are still included in some over-the-counter remedies for nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms, high-quality clinical trials demonstrating clear benefit in adult colic are lacking. Most available studies are either dated, poorly controlled, or focused on other indications such as poisoning or diarrhea. Contemporary clinical guidelines rarely recommend adsorbents as a primary treatment for adult colic, reflecting the low level of evidence. Thus, while the use of adsorbents for colic in adults is justified by tradition, there is insufficient scientific support for their effectiveness in this specific context.
Other ingredients used for Colic (adults)
activated charcoalallspice
aloe vera
alpha-galactosidase
black pepper
bасора
carrot
chamomile
turmeric
fennel
garlic bulb
ginger
licorice root
parsley
pomegranate
mugwort
nut grass
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
anise
blackboard tree
swertia
boxthorne
buckthorn
caraway
Alcohol
Agastache
Anthraquinone
Angelica
Amomum
Asafoetida
Anserina
Aerva lanata
Agarwood
Angostura
Arisaema
Bermuda Grass
Bryonia
Bishop's Weed
Belleric myrobalan
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bitter principals
Cowherb
Carvone
Chenopodium
Chirata
Colocynth
cola nut
Galangal
Sumac
Other health conditions supported by Adsorbant
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Antibiotics (side effects of)
Blood Poisoning
Body Odor
Chemical Poisoning
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Colic (adults)
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Environmental Pollution
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Halitosis
Heavy Metal Poisoning