Synopsis

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

Chenopodium oil, also known as oil of chenopodium or wormseed oil, has a history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was primarily valued for its anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) properties, but traditional systems also used it for various digestive complaints, including dyspepsia (indigestion). The rationale was based on its reputed ability to expel intestinal parasites, which were sometimes associated with digestive disturbances. However, documentation of its use specifically for dyspepsia is limited and tends to be anecdotal, found in older herbal texts and pharmacopeias. There is very little modern scientific evaluation of chenopodium oil for dyspepsia, and no contemporary clinical trials support its efficacy or safety for this indication. The evidence that does exist is primarily historical, and concerns about the oil's toxicity (especially to the liver and kidneys) have led to its decline in medicinal use. In summary, while there is some traditional precedent for using chenopodium oil for digestive issues like dyspepsia, there is no strong scientific or clinical validation, and safety concerns further limit its practical application today.

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Other health conditions supported by Chenopodium Oil

Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Fever
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)

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