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

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Synopsis

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

Stereospermum, particularly Stereospermum suaveolens, is traditionally used in various systems of traditional medicine, including Ayurveda, for the management of colic and related gastrointestinal disturbances in children. In Ayurvedic texts, the plant is referred to as "Patala" and is a component of classical formulations such as Dashamoola, which is employed to alleviate abdominal pain, dyspepsia, and colic symptoms. The roots and bark are the most commonly used parts for these purposes. The traditional rationale is based on the plant's reputed anti-inflammatory, carminative, and spasmolytic properties, which are said to help relieve abdominal discomfort and flatulence in children.

However, scientific validation for the efficacy of Stereospermum in treating colic, especially in children, is very limited. There are a few pharmacological studies indicating that extracts from the plant may possess anti-inflammatory and mild antispasmodic effects in animal models, but rigorous clinical trials in humans or children are lacking. Most references to its use for colic are found in traditional medicine compendia, ethnobotanical surveys, and Ayurvedic literature rather than in peer-reviewed scientific studies.

In summary, the use of Stereospermum to support or treat colic in children is primarily justified by traditional practice, with only modest supporting evidence from preliminary pharmacological research and no strong clinical evidence.

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