Evidence supporting the use of: Nimbidin
For the health condition: Dyspepsia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Nimbidin is a bitter compound isolated from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). Its use for dyspepsia (indigestion) traces back primarily to traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine practices, where neem and its extracts have long been employed to manage digestive complaints, including dyspepsia, flatulence, and gastritis. Although the neem plant as a whole has a rich history in traditional medicine for supporting gastrointestinal health, the specific use of nimbidin itself for dyspepsia is less well documented in scientific literature. Most references to nimbidin's digestive benefits are extrapolated from the broader traditional use of neem extracts and preparations.
Scientific studies on nimbidin have largely focused on its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiulcer properties in animal models. Some research suggests that nimbidin and related neem constituents can reduce gastric acid secretion and protect gastric mucosa, which could theoretically contribute to relief in dyspepsia. However, direct clinical evidence in humans specifically linking nimbidin to improved symptoms of dyspepsia is lacking. Thus, the evidence for nimbidin's use in dyspepsia remains rooted in traditional practice, with some preliminary pharmacological rationale but limited scientific validation.
Overall, the support for nimbidin in dyspepsia is primarily traditional, with a modest evidence rating due to the lack of targeted clinical studies.
Other ingredients used for Dyspepsia
AbrusAbuta
Acacia
Achyranthes
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Ajuga
Allspice
Aloe vera
alpinia galangal
Alstonia scholaris
American Liverleaf
Amomum
ananain
Angelica
Angostura
anise
Aniseed myrtle
Anserina
apple
Arisaema
artichoke
asafoetida
Asam gelugor
Asteraceae
avens
bael
bai ji
banana
banyan
barberry
Barleria
basil
belleric myrobalan
Bergenia
betel
bicarbonate
Bidens pilosa
bilberry
bistort
bitter grass
bitter principals
black nightshade
black pepper
black root
black seed
blackberry
blackboard tree
blackthorn
Blepharis
Boerhavia diffusa
Bombax
Boswellia
boxthorne
bur-reed
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
Campylandra fimbriata
capsaicin
cardamom
carry me seed
catechu
Celosia
Centaurium erythraea
centaury
chamomile
chirata
chrysanthemum
Cinnamomum
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum phlomidis
colocynth
colombo
Combretum quadrangulare
Coptis chinensis
corktree
costus
Curcuma
curcumen
curcumin
cutch
dandelion
dianthrone
Dichrostachys glomerata
dioscorea
elephant\'s head
Embelia
enzymes blend (proprietary)
Erodium cicutarium
European five-finger grass
Evodia
fennel
fern
ferula assafoetida
flavonols
Flueggea suffruticosa
four-leaved grass
Fumaria parviflora
Galangal
gallotannin
gastrodia
genipap
Gentianella amarella
geranium
ginger
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
goldthread
green chiretta
Guava
heartwood
Hedychium spicatum
Helicteres isora
Hempnettle
hyacinth bean
Hygrophila
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian tinospora
indigo leaves
iridoid glycosides
knotgrass
Laggera pterodonta
Lebbek
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
licorice root
little ironweed
lodhtree
long pepper
lotus
luffa
Lycopodium
magnolol
Malva sylvestris
manzanita
marigold
Marjoram
Marshmallow
Matapalo Tree
Matico
Meadow sage
Milkweed
Morinda
Morning glory
Mountain mahogany
Mucilage
mustard seed
Myrobalan
Myrrh
Neem tree
Neoandrographolides
Nimbidin
nut grass
oregon grape
Oxystelma
papaya
Papayotin
Patrinia
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
peony
Pepper Bark Tree
Peppermint
Peucedanum
phellodendron amurense
Phragmites
Phyllanthus
Physalis angulata
Pimpinella
Plantago
plantain
Pluchea
plum fruit
Plumbago zeylanica
Portulaca
Potentilla
Premna
prickly ash
Psacalium peltatum
Quisqualis
raspberry
Rhus coriaria
rice
Rubiaceae
Rubus
rue
Sagebrush
Salvia
Sandy Everlasting
Sedanenolide
Sensitive Plant
Servicetree
Sicklepod
Slippery Elm
slippery elm bark
Snakeroot
Solanum indicum
Sophora
Southernwood
Spanish Needle
Spantholobus
Sphaeranthus indicus
Stereospermum
Sweet Bay
sweetgums
Swertia
Tamaricaceae
Tamarind
Terminalia
Thymoquinone
Thymus
Tinospora cordifolia
Trichosanthes
Triphala
turmeric
Varuna
Verbena
Vidanga
Viola
Water Pepper
White oak
Wood betony
Yarrow
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Zingerone
Other health conditions supported by Nimbidin
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arthritis
Asthma
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Colds (general)
Colitis
Conjunctivitis
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Gonorrhea
Gout
Hemorrhoids
