Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Cabbage
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) has been used in some traditional Chinese medicine practices as a dietary component believed to help with hemorrhoids. The rationale is primarily based on its high water and fiber content, which can help soften stools and promote regular bowel movements, thereby reducing the straining that can aggravate hemorrhoids. Some traditional preparations recommend using the leaves as poultices or including them in the diet for symptomatic relief. However, there is no robust scientific research or clinical trials specifically validating Chinese cabbage as a direct treatment for hemorrhoids. Most of the support in traditional contexts is indirect—attributed to its general digestive benefits rather than any unique medicinal property for hemorrhoids themselves. While a fiber-rich diet is widely recognized in modern medicine as beneficial for preventing and managing hemorrhoids, Chinese cabbage is just one of many vegetables that can contribute to this effect. There are no unique compounds in Chinese cabbage specifically targeting hemorrhoidal pathology. Thus, its use is justified by tradition and general dietary advice rather than strong scientific evidence.
Other ingredients used for Hemorrhoids
aloe veragreen chiretta
apple
apricot
berry flavor
betel
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 Chinese Cabbage
Bites and StingsBleeding (external)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (prevention)
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Gout
Hemorrhoids
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Jaundice (adults)