Evidence supporting the use of: Honduran Sarsaparilla
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Honduran Sarsaparilla (Smilax regelii, sometimes referred to as Smilax officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine throughout Central America and the Caribbean. Its use for hemorrhoids appears to be primarily based on traditional herbal practices rather than modern clinical research. In folk medicine, sarsaparilla has been employed as a general anti-inflammatory and blood purifier, and in some regions, it is used for ailments involving swelling and discomfort, such as hemorrhoids. The rationale is likely attributed to its historical use for skin and inflammatory conditions and its reputational association with "purifying" properties. However, there is currently no robust scientific evidence, such as clinical trials or pharmacological studies, specifically supporting the effectiveness of Honduran Sarsaparilla for the treatment or support of hemorrhoids. Most available research on sarsaparilla focuses on its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or antimicrobial properties, and these effects are speculative with regard to hemorrhoids. While saponins and flavonoids found in sarsaparilla may have some anti-inflammatory activity, there is no direct clinical evidence linking these effects to relief of hemorrhoidal symptoms in humans. Thus, its use for this purpose remains rooted in traditional herbalism rather than scientific validation.

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