Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids

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Synopsis

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

Amor seco is a common name that generally refers to plants in the genus Desmodium, most frequently Desmodium adscendens or Desmodium incanum. In various traditional medicine systems, especially in Latin America, parts of the Desmodium plant have been used to address a range of ailments, including hemorrhoids. The rationale is primarily based on folk uses, which typically involve preparations of the leaves or aerial parts as decoctions or poultices applied to the affected area. These uses are often passed down through oral tradition and documented in ethnobotanical surveys.

However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Desmodium species for hemorrhoids is very limited. While some studies have investigated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Desmodium extracts, none focus specifically on hemorrhoidal disease. No clinical trials or controlled studies have validated its use for this condition. Thus, the use of Amor seco for hemorrhoids is justified primarily by tradition with minimal or anecdotal supporting data, and the evidence level is rated as 1 out of 5.

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