Evidence supporting the use of: Nettle (mixed)
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Nettle (Urtica dioica), commonly referred to as stinging nettle, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including hemorrhoids. Historical records, particularly from European and Asian herbal traditions, indicate that nettle was applied topically or consumed as a tea to reduce inflammation and ease symptoms related to hemorrhoids, such as swelling and bleeding. The traditional rationale is based on nettle's reputed anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, which could theoretically soothe irritated tissues and promote vascular health.

However, scientific validation for the use of nettle specifically for hemorrhoids is limited. While nettle has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and hemostatic (bleeding control) effects in laboratory and animal studies, there are no robust clinical trials directly evaluating its efficacy for hemorrhoids in humans. Most modern uses for nettle focus on other conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and allergic rhinitis. Therefore, support for nettle's use in hemorrhoids remains primarily traditional, with some plausible mechanisms suggested by preclinical research but lacking direct evidence from human studies.

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