Evidence supporting the use of: Thatch screw-pine
For the health condition: Debility

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Thatch screw-pine (Pandanus tectorius, also known as Pandanus or Screw Pine) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. In some traditional practices, various parts of the plant—including leaves, roots, and fruit—have been used for a range of ailments. The use of Thatch screw-pine for "debility" (a general term for weakness or lack of strength) appears to be based on these traditional medicinal systems rather than scientific validation.

There are anecdotal reports and ethnobotanical records suggesting that extracts or preparations from the plant have been used as general tonics or to restore strength, particularly in cases of convalescence or general fatigue. However, these claims are primarily rooted in local and indigenous traditions, with little in the way of controlled scientific studies to support efficacy or clarify mechanisms of action. Most available literature focuses on the nutritional value of the fruit or the antimicrobial properties of extracts, not on their use for treating debility.

In summary, the use of Thatch screw-pine for debility is justified mainly by traditional knowledge, and there is minimal scientific evidence to support this application. Therefore, its efficacy for this purpose remains unproven in the context of modern medicine.

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