Evidence supporting the use of: Troxerutin
For the health condition: Edema
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Troxerutin is a flavonoid compound derived from rutin and is commonly used in several countries as a vasoprotective agent. Its use in the treatment and support of edema, especially chronic venous insufficiency-related edema, is supported by scientific studies, though the strength of evidence is moderate. Clinical trials and animal studies suggest troxerutin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and capillary-strengthening properties, which help reduce vascular permeability and improve microcirculation. These effects can decrease fluid leakage from blood vessels into surrounding tissues, thereby alleviating edema.
Several randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses (e.g., in "Phytotherapy Research" and "International Angiology") have reported that troxerutin, alone or in combination with other agents, can reduce leg swelling, improve symptoms of heaviness, and provide relief from edema in patients with chronic venous disorders. However, most studies have relatively small sample sizes and are of moderate methodological quality. There is a need for more large-scale, rigorous clinical trials to confirm these benefits and clarify the optimal dosing and safety profile.
In summary, while troxerutin is not universally accepted as a first-line therapy for edema, its use is supported by a moderate level of scientific evidence, particularly for venous-related edema. Its mechanisms—reducing capillary permeability and inflammation—provide plausible scientific rationale for its effects.
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bamboo
bearberry
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bromelain
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
butcher's broom
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cabbage leaf
celery
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citrus bioflavonoids
cucumber
turmeric
dandelion
fish protein
flavonols
forsythia
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gotu kola
greek mountain tea
onion
hawthorn
hesperidin
horse chestnut
horsetail
Japanese sophora
jujube
lemon
lophatherum leaf
lovage
mannitol
moringa
mustard seed
nettle
papain
parsley
pear
pine bark
pineapple
potassium
protease
pumpkin
quercetin
rutin
scrophularia root
serratiopeptidase
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
triphala
trypsin
seaweed
watermelon
sarsaparilla
yellow root
tangerine
xanthium (cockleburs)
atractylodes
Indian bael
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alpinia galangal
punarnava
commiphora
rubia cordifolia
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goldenrod
prickly ash
lemongrass
silk tree
juniper berries
solomon's seal
siler root
amber
dioscorea
dodder
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
morinda
cornsilk
buchu
birch
couch grass
sheep's sorrel
queen of the meadow
hydrangea
purslane
gentiana macrophylla
cleavers
shepherd's purse
peach
white oak
enzymes blend (proprietary)
Aralia
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Ardisia
Angelica
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Albizia
Ajuga
Albumin
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Aescin
Adzuki bean
Actaea spicata
Agrimonia pilosa
Arjunic Acid
Alisma
Abuta
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Atractylone
Betony
Baikal Skullcap
Blue Flag
Baliospermum
Blackthorn
Blepharis
Bishop's Weed
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
Big Quaking Grass
Bitter Grass
berry
Bogbean
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Bioflavonoids
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Borage
banana
Bupleurum
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Bottle gourd
Borneol
Centella triterpenes
Chinese Silkvine
Casearia esculenta
Chinese Mountain Ant
Calotropis gigantea
Chervil
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cucurbita
Coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cactus
Cynomorium
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Chlorophytum
Curcumen
Centella asiatica
Chanca Piedra
Corktree
Cabbage
Cowslip
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Calamus
Chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
Collinsonia
Carthamus
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Diosmin
Danshen
Deer Root
Dipsacus
Erythropalum scandens
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Empresstree
Echinodorus
Enzyme Blend
European-Five Finger Grass
Escin
Flavonoids
Flavonones
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Rhubarb
Sumac
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Troxerutin
ArthritisBlood Clots (prevention of)
Capillary Weakness
Cardiovascular Disease
Circulation (poor)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Edema
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Phlebitis
Spider Veins
Thrombosis
Varicose Veins