Evidence supporting the use of: Indian Rhubarb (herb powder)
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Indian Rhubarb (most often referring to Rheum emodi or sometimes Rheum australe) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and other South Asian medical systems. Traditionally, powdered rhubarb root has been used as a laxative and digestive aid. Hemorrhoids are frequently associated with constipation or difficult bowel movements, and traditional medicine systems have utilized Indian Rhubarb to soften stools and facilitate easier defecation, thereby reducing straining and irritation of hemorrhoidal tissue.

However, there is a lack of modern clinical scientific evidence specifically validating the efficacy of Indian Rhubarb powder in the treatment or direct support of hemorrhoids. Most references to its use come from traditional herbal formularies and ethnobotanical sources, not from controlled trials or systematic reviews. The plant’s anthraquinone compounds are known to have laxative effects, which underpins its traditional use.

In summary, while Indian Rhubarb powder is traditionally used to address the symptoms that contribute to hemorrhoid development (namely, constipation), there is no robust scientific evidence directly supporting its use for hemorrhoids themselves. The evidence for its use is therefore grounded in traditional practice rather than validated clinical research.

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