Evidence supporting the use of: Butternut
For the health condition: Constipation (children)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Butternut (Juglans cinerea), also known as white walnut, has a longstanding history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North America. The inner bark of the Butternut tree was commonly employed by Native Americans and later by early settlers as a gentle laxative for both adults and children. Traditional herbalists valued Butternut for its purported ability to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and alleviate mild to moderate constipation. Various 19th and early 20th-century herbal texts and pharmacopeias referenced Butternut bark extract as a remedy for constipation, especially in pediatric populations, because it was considered less harsh than other cathartics available at the time.
However, modern scientific evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of Butternut for constipation in children is very limited. There are no well-conducted clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies validating its effectiveness or clarifying its mechanism of action in pediatric constipation. Most references to its use are based on historical and anecdotal accounts rather than systematic research. As such, its use today is not widely endorsed by mainstream medical organizations, and its safety profile, particularly in children, is not well established. In summary, the use of Butternut for childhood constipation is primarily rooted in tradition, with little scientific validation.
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Other health conditions supported by Butternut
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Backache
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Gastritis
Indigestion
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin Care (general)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores