Evidence supporting the use of: Flueggea?suffruticosa
For the health condition: Dyspepsia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Flueggea suffruticosa (also known as Phyllanthus niruri or "shrubby flueggea") has been traditionally used in various Asian systems of medicine for digestive complaints, including dyspepsia. Ethnobotanical records from China and India document its use as a mild digestive aid, where extracts or decoctions of the plant are consumed to alleviate indigestion, bloating, and discomfort after meals. The historical application is rooted largely in folk practices, and references to its use can be found in compendiums of traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, though it is not universally considered a primary remedy for dyspepsia.
From a scientific perspective, there is minimal direct evidence supporting the use of Flueggea suffruticosa specifically for dyspepsia. Some phytochemical studies have identified the presence of lignans, flavonoids, and other potentially bioactive compounds in the plant, which may have general gastrointestinal benefits such as mild anti-inflammatory or spasmolytic effects. However, clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies investigating its efficacy in dyspepsia are lacking. Thus, while the plant does have a historical basis for use in digestive complaints, scientific validation specific to dyspepsia is currently insufficient. The evidence rating is therefore moderate for traditional use, but low for scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Dyspepsia
cutchallspice
aloe vera
green chiretta
apple
artichoke
barberry
basil
myrobalan
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
black pepper
blackberry
rice
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
fennel
flavonols
ginger
goldenseal
heartwood
Indian tinospora
licorice root
marshmallow
mustard seed
oregon grape
peppermint oil
phellodendron amurense
plantain
plum fruit
raspberry
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
triphala
gastrodia
cardamom
papaya
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
swertia
peony
boxthorne
yarrow
prickly ash
myrrh
chrysanthemum
dioscorea
fern
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
wood betony
white oak
indigo leaves
enzymes blend (proprietary)
geranium
Avens
Angelica
acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Amomum
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Ananain
Abuta
Aniseed myrtle
Arisaema
Black Seed
Bai Ji
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Belleric myrobalan
Bistort
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bael
Boswellia
Banyan
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Bitter principals
Black root
banana
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Centaury
Cinnamomum
Combretum quadrangulare
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Centaurium erythraea
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Capsaicin
Curcumen
Catechu
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
Corktree
Curcuma
Chirata
Costus
Colocynth
Celosia
Dianthrone
Dichrostachys glomerata
Erodium cicutarium
Elephant's Head
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Goldthread
Galangal
Lotus
Little ironweed
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Other health conditions supported by Flueggea?suffruticosa
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Arthritis
Backache
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Gout
Headache (general)
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Itching
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Malaria