Evidence supporting the use of: Sword Bean
For the health condition: Colic (children)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiata) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asian countries such as China and Korea. In these traditions, Sword Bean is believed to have benefits for digestive health, including the relief of symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and indigestion—symptoms commonly associated with colic in children. However, the majority of documented uses relate to general gastrointestinal discomfort rather than specifically addressing infantile colic. There is little to no high-quality scientific research or clinical trials that directly examine the effects of Sword Bean on colic in children. Most of the support for its use comes from anecdotal reports and records in traditional herbal texts, where Sword Bean preparations are used as part of multi-herb remedies for digestive complaints. Modern pharmacological studies have focused on other potential benefits, such as anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties, rather than its effect on colic. Therefore, while Sword Bean may be used in some traditional contexts for digestive issues, there is minimal scientific validation specific to pediatric colic, and the overall quality of evidence is considered low.
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myrobalan
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chamomile
fennel
ginger
green tea
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licorice root
parsley
plantain
pomegranate
mugwort
nut grass
alpinia galangal
anise
boxthorne
buckthorn
amber
caraway
paw paw
Angelica
Amomum
Asafoetida
Anserina
Aerva lanata
Agarwood
Angostura
Arisaema
Bryonia
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Belleric myrobalan
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Borassus Palm
Bitter principals
Boerhavia diffusa
Carvone
Chenopodium
Chirata
Colocynth
Dill
Eclipta
Euphorbia
Galangal
Other health conditions supported by Sword Bean
Abdominal PainAppetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Chills
Colic (children)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Insomnia