Evidence supporting the use of: Pluchea
For the health condition: Colic (children)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Pluchea (a genus including species such as Pluchea indica and Pluchea lanceolata) has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia, for a range of ailments. Its application for treating colic in children is primarily based on folk and traditional use rather than robust scientific validation. In Ayurveda and some other traditional practices, Pluchea is believed to have antispasmodic and carminative properties, which are thought to help soothe gastrointestinal discomfort and relieve symptoms of colic. However, these claims are largely anecdotal or based on general use for digestive complaints, not specifically for infant colic. There is minimal to no clinical research directly evaluating the efficacy or safety of Pluchea species for colic in children. Most available evidence is limited to ethnobotanical surveys or traditional pharmacopoeias, with a lack of controlled studies. Therefore, while its use is supported by tradition, the quality of evidence for this specific indication is low, and safety data for use in children, especially infants, is lacking.

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