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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Quisqualis indica (commonly known as Rangoon creeper) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, its seeds and extracts have been used as an anthelmintic (to expel parasitic worms) in children, which is sometimes associated with relief of colic symptoms, since parasitic infections can cause abdominal discomfort in children. However, use specifically for treating colic (defined as episodes of inconsolable crying in infants, often attributed to gastrointestinal discomfort) is not well-documented or supported by robust historical sources. The association likely arises from its anthelmintic effects rather than direct anti-colic properties. There is minimal scientific research to directly validate its efficacy for colic in children, and safety data for pediatric use, especially in infants, is lacking. Most available references cite traditional uses for worm infestations, with only anecdotal or indirect links to colic relief. Thus, while Quisqualis is used traditionally in some contexts that might overlap with colic-like symptoms, there is little direct or robust evidence to support its use specifically for pediatric colic.

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