Evidence supporting the use of: Ignatius bean
For the health condition: Dizziness

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Ignatius Bean (Strychnos ignatii), also known as Saint Ignatius' bean, is a plant native to the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia. Traditionally, its seeds have been used in various systems of folk medicine, especially in Asia and Europe, primarily for their purported effects on the nervous system. The seeds contain strychnine and brucine, both highly toxic alkaloids. In historical materia medica, Ignatius Bean was sometimes included in homeopathic or herbal preparations for a variety of ailments, including dizziness (vertigo), digestive complaints, and neurological symptoms. However, the use for dizziness is based on tradition and anecdotal accounts rather than controlled scientific studies. There is scant clinical or pharmacological evidence to support its efficacy for dizziness or vertigo. Moreover, because of its high toxicity, modern medicine does not recommend or condone its use for any condition, including dizziness. Therefore, the use of Ignatius Bean for dizziness is justified only by tradition, and the evidence supporting its safety and efficacy for this purpose is extremely limited.

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Other health conditions supported by Ignatius bean

Cramps and Spasms
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness

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