Evidence supporting the use of: Asteracea
For the health condition: Colitis

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Synopsis

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

The use of Asteraceae plants for colitis is justified primarily by traditional medicine rather than robust scientific validation. The Asteraceae family is one of the largest plant families and includes many species with historical use in herbal medicine for digestive complaints, including colitis and other inflammatory bowel conditions. Commonly referenced genera from this family include Artemisia (e.g., wormwood), Matricaria (chamomile), and Calendula. Traditional systems, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and European herbalism, have employed preparations from these plants for their purported anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, and soothing effects on the gastrointestinal tract.

However, the evidence supporting these uses is mostly limited to ethnobotanical records and anecdotal reports. A small number of species, such as chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), have been subject to preliminary studies indicating possible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, but controlled clinical trials in colitis patients are lacking or insufficient. The majority of the Asteraceae family has not been systematically studied for efficacy or safety in colitis, and there is considerable variability in bioactive constituents among species. Therefore, while Asteraceae plants are traditionally used to support colitis, scientific evidence remains limited and does not extend to the entire family.

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