Evidence supporting the use of: Didymocarpus
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Didymocarpus is primarily known in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurvedic and folk medicine, for its use in treating various ailments including urinary disorders and sometimes as an ingredient in formulations for earache or ear infections. There is ethnobotanical documentation indicating that certain communities have used Didymocarpus species in remedies for ear problems, often applying extracts or decoctions topically to the ear. However, scientific validation for these uses is lacking. There are no well-designed clinical trials or substantial pharmacological studies directly evaluating the efficacy or safety of Didymocarpus in treating ear infections or earache. Most of the available information is anecdotal and based on traditional knowledge. Therefore, while the use of Didymocarpus for ear conditions is supported by traditional practices in some cultures, the overall strength of evidence is very low and based solely on historical rather than scientific grounds.
Other ingredients used for Ear Infection or Earache
AbutaAchyranthes
Aerva lanata
Alchornea
alpinia galangal
Alstonia scholaris
Amor seco
anamu
anise
asafoetida
Asteraceae
balsam
Barleria
Bergenia
betel
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
blackberry
blackboard tree
Blepharis
Bombax
borneol
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
calamus
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Celosia
Centipeda
chamomile
Cinnamomum
Clerodendrum indicum
coconut
Coptis chinensis
costus
devil\'s club
Didymocarpus
divi-divi
elephant\'s head
Erodium cicutarium
eucalyptus
eugenol
Euphorbia
ferula assafoetida
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
fleabane
forsythia
garlic
garlic bulb
gastrodia
geranium
ginger
Gnaphalium
golden eardrops
goldenseal
goldthread
Guava
Hedychium spicatum
Helicteres isora
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian tinospora
indigo leaves
labrador tea
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
Lebbek
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
little ironweed
Lophira lanceolata
Lycopodium
mallow
Malva sylvestris
marigold
Marjoram
Marking Nut Tree
Matapalo Tree
Matico
melaleuca alternifolia
Morinda
Mullein
mustard seed
Myrobalan
Myrrh
Neem tree
Nimbidin
nut grass
onion
oregano
papaya
Patrinia
paw paw
Pentatropis capensis
Petiveria
Physalis angulata
Plantago
plantain
Plectranthus amboinicus
Pluchea
Plumbago zeylanica
poppy
Portulaca
Pulsatilla
Rhus coriaria
rosemary
rue
schizonepeta
Sensitive Plant
Sicklepod
Solanum indicum
Spanish Needle
Sphaeranthus indicus
Stereospermum
Storax
Streptococcus salivarius
sweet flag
sweetgums
Tamarind
thyme
Thymus
Tulbaghia
Vervain
Winter Savory
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Didymocarpus
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores
