Evidence supporting the use of: Golden shower tree
For the health condition: Dysentery

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Synopsis

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

The Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and traditional medicine practices of South and Southeast Asia. Its pulp, bark, and leaves have been used to manage a variety of gastrointestinal ailments, including dysentery. Historical Ayurvedic texts describe the use of Cassia fistula as a purgative and for treating "blood flux" and "watery stools," which correspond to dysentery-like symptoms. Ethnobotanical surveys also report its use in folk remedies for dysentery and diarrhea in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The purported activity is attributed to its anthraquinone glycosides and other phytochemicals, which may have antimicrobial and laxative effects. However, scientific validation for its efficacy in dysentery is limited and largely preclinical. Some in vitro studies have shown that extracts of Cassia fistula possess antibacterial activity against certain enteric pathogens, but robust clinical trials are lacking. The traditional use is better documented than scientific evidence, and the safety and efficacy for dysentery treatment have not been conclusively established by modern research. Therefore, this rating reflects strong traditional support but only preliminary scientific validation.

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