Evidence supporting the use of: Black root
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black root (Veronicastrum virginicum, also known as Leptandra virginica) has a history of traditional use in North American herbal medicine, specifically among Native American and later eclectic medical practitioners, for treating digestive and hepatic disorders, including constipation and "biliousness." Its traditional application for hemorrhoids is based on its reputed laxative and cholagogue (bile-stimulating) actions, intended to relieve constipation, which is a common aggravating factor for hemorrhoids. By promoting softer stools and more regular bowel movements, traditional herbalists believed black root could help reduce straining during defecation and thus provide symptomatic support for hemorrhoids.

However, there is a lack of modern clinical or pharmacological studies directly evaluating black root's effectiveness for hemorrhoids. The use is largely based on historical texts and anecdotal evidence rather than controlled scientific research. While the plant contains constituents such as iridoid glycosides that may have mild laxative effects, there is no robust scientific validation for its efficacy or safety specifically in the context of hemorrhoids. Thus, the evidence supporting its use is minimal and primarily rooted in tradition, not modern science.

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