Evidence supporting the use of: Clerodendrum indicum
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Clerodendrum indicum (commonly known as "Tubeflower" or "Bharangi") has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and folk medicine across South and Southeast Asia. Its roots and other parts are often utilized for their purported anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound-healing properties. In the context of hemorrhoids, traditional practitioners have recommended preparations of Clerodendrum indicum for both internal and external application, aiming to reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and promote healing of anal tissues. These uses are documented in ethnobotanical surveys and Ayurvedic texts, where it is sometimes included as part of multi-herb formulations for piles (hemorrhoids).
However, there is minimal direct scientific research validating these traditional claims. A few preclinical studies suggest anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities of plant extracts, which could, in theory, benefit hemorrhoidal symptoms. Still, there are no clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies directly evaluating the efficacy of Clerodendrum indicum for hemorrhoids in humans. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition and supported by some anecdotal and historical evidence, scientific substantiation is currently lacking.
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bilberry
blackberry
butcher's broom
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
turmeric
dandelion
fiber blend (proprietary)
gotu kola
cellulose
horse chestnut
lemon
licorice root
nettle
oregon grape
parsley
phellodendron amurense
plum fruit
prune
psyllium
rutin
slippery elm bark
triphala
vitamin C
seaweed
zinc
tangerine
capsicum
punarnava
commiphora
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
peony
lingusticum wallichii
morus
myrrh
morinda
birch
aster root
shepherd's purse
paw paw
geranium
sea salt
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Antler
Anthraquinone
Ardisia
Angelica
acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchemilla
Aconite
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aescin
anthocyanidins
Agrimonia pilosa
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Baliospermum
Blepharis
Brassica
Bayleaf
Bran
Barleria
Bael
Banyan
Bioflavonoids
Black Nightshade
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Chinese Silkvine
Cucurbita
coconut oil
Cactus
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Chard
Cabbage
Chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Colocynth
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chondrus
Dianthus
Diosmin
Elephant's Head
Escin
Embelia
Fiber
Ficus simplicissima
Little ironweed
Oak
Potato
Rhubarb
Squash
Sumac
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Clerodendrum indicum
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acne
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Eye Infections
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Indigestion
Infection
Inflammation
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification