Evidence supporting the use of: Alchemilla
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids

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Synopsis

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

Alchemilla (commonly known as Lady’s Mantle) has a longstanding history of use in traditional herbal medicine, including in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Historically, the herb has been valued for its astringent properties, attributed to its high tannin content. In European folk medicine, Alchemilla was applied topically as a poultice or used in sitz baths to help reduce swelling, bleeding, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. The astringent action is thought to constrict tissues and decrease local inflammation, which could theoretically provide symptomatic relief.

Despite this traditional use, there is a notable lack of direct scientific studies evaluating Alchemilla’s efficacy specifically for hemorrhoids. Most available evidence pertains to its general astringent and anti-inflammatory effects, observed in vitro or in animal studies, rather than robust clinical trials in humans. Therefore, while its traditional use is well documented in pharmacopoeias and ethnobotanical records, scientific validation for this particular indication remains limited. As a result, its use for hemorrhoids is primarily justified by historical practice rather than modern research evidence.

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