Evidence supporting the use of: Rubiaceae (unspecified)
For the health condition: Dyspepsia

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Synopsis

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

The use of Rubiaceae plants to support or treat dyspepsia is primarily justified by traditional medicine practices. Many genera within the Rubiaceae family, such as Coffea (coffee), Morinda, and Gardenia, have been used in various traditional healing systems to address digestive complaints, including dyspepsia (indigestion). Ethnobotanical surveys and traditional pharmacopeias document the use of roots, bark, fruits, and leaves from Rubiaceae plants for stomach ailments, believed to stimulate digestion, reduce bloating, or relieve discomfort. For example, Morinda citrifolia (noni) fruit juice is traditionally used in Polynesian medicine for a variety of digestive issues. Similarly, bitter principles in some Rubiaceae species are thought to promote digestive secretions. However, robust scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of unspecified Rubiaceae extracts for dyspepsia is limited. Some preliminary studies on specific species (e.g., Morinda citrifolia) suggest potential gastroprotective effects, but these are few, and results are not generalizable to the entire family. There is a lack of well-designed clinical trials or mechanistic studies validating the traditional claims for most Rubiaceae plants. Thus, while traditional use is established, scientific substantiation is weak, and the overall evidence is rated at 2 out of 5.

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