Evidence supporting the use of: Actaea spicata
For the health condition: Gout

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Actaea spicata (commonly known as baneberry) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, including in some European and South Asian systems, for the management of joint pain and rheumatic conditions such as gout. References to its use can be found in older herbal texts, particularly in folk medicine traditions where various parts of the plant were prepared as infusions or extracts for complaints believed to be related to “bad humors” or inflammatory joint problems. However, these uses were based primarily on empirical observations and anecdotal experience rather than controlled studies or a modern understanding of pathology.

There is minimal to no scientific evidence evaluating the efficacy of Actaea spicata for gout. Modern pharmacological studies are extremely limited, and the plant’s safety profile is questionable due to the presence of toxic constituents, particularly in the berries and roots. Contemporary herbal monographs and clinical references rarely list Actaea spicata for gout, and its use has declined, possibly due to concerns about toxicity and lack of demonstrated benefit. As such, while the use of Actaea spicata for gout is supported by some historical and traditional references, it lacks substantial scientific validation and is not recommended in evidence-based practice.

More about Actaea spicata
More about Gout

Products containing Actaea spicata

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.