Evidence supporting the use of: Bassia scoparia
For the health condition: Gout
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bassia scoparia (also known as Kochia scoparia or broom cypress) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is called "Di Fu Zi." In TCM, it has been used to treat a range of conditions including skin diseases, urinary tract infections, and gout. The rationale for its use in gout is based mostly on its reputed diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties, which are believed to help reduce uric acid accumulation and inflammation in the joints.
However, the scientific evidence supporting the use of Bassia scoparia specifically for gout is limited. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest that extracts of the plant possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, there are no robust clinical trials demonstrating efficacy for gout in humans. The existing evidence is primarily preclinical, and direct effects on uric acid metabolism or gouty inflammation in humans have not been established.
In summary, the use of Bassia scoparia for gout is rooted in traditional practices, especially within Chinese medicine, but modern scientific validation is lacking. The evidence supporting its use for this indication is therefore modest and should be interpreted with caution until more rigorous clinical studies are conducted.
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black cumin
black currant
burdock
celery
cherry
turmeric
ginger
knotweed
licorice root
mustard seed
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
oregon grape
plum fruit
reishi mushroom
scrophularia root
vitamin C
sarsaparilla
gastrodia
papaya
punarnava
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
Szechuan lovage
morus
myrrh
root tuber
juniper berries
amber
dioscorea
ganoderma
morinda
zanthoxylum
birch
indigo leaves
soursop
Apple Cider Vinegar
Ardisia
Achyranthes
Aconite
Actaea spicata
Broussonetia
Butea monosperma
Big Quaking Grass
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Barbasco
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Chinese Silkvine
Cinnamomum
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cactus
Cinquefoil
Chinese Pond Turtle
Chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
Colocynth
Clerodendrum indicum
European Elder
Elk antler
Elephant's Head
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fomes fomentarius
Ficus simplicissima
Glechoma hederacea
Horse Gram
Hygrophila
Hellebore
Harpagoside
Indian Sarsparilla
Loquat
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Madder
Momordica
Nimbidin
Oroxylum indicum
Phellodendron
Pagoda Tree
Prepared Aconite Tuber
Prunus
Patrinia
Physalis angulata
Polygonum
Qin Jiao
Red Currant
Rubia yunnanensis
Sinapis arvensis
Scoparia dulcis
Sete sangrias
Sanguisorba
Solanum anguivi
Scabrous Gentian
Semecarpus anacardium
Sword Bean
Tamaricaceae
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Tamarind
Varuna
Other health conditions supported by Bassia scoparia
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bladder Infection
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gout
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Indigestion
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Liver Detoxification
Nephritis
Pain (general remedies for)