Evidence supporting the use of: Prunus (unspecified)
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Prunus species—including Prunus domestica (European plum), Prunus cerasus (sour cherry), and Prunus armeniaca (apricot)—have a long history of traditional use in various cultures, particularly for their laxative effects, which are often employed in the management of hemorrhoids. The rationale behind their use centers on the fact that relieving constipation and softening stools reduces straining during defecation, thereby decreasing irritation and pain associated with hemorrhoids. Dried prunes (from Prunus domestica) are especially well known for their mild laxative properties, attributed to their fiber content and the presence of sorbitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that draws water into the colon.
However, direct clinical evidence supporting the use of unspecified Prunus species specifically for treating hemorrhoids is limited. Most available data focus on their general laxative effects rather than targeted anti-hemorrhoidal action. Historical and ethnobotanical records indicate traditional use, but rigorous scientific studies evaluating efficacy for hemorrhoids are lacking. Therefore, while the use of Prunus for this purpose is rooted in tradition and supported indirectly by its effects on bowel regularity, scientific validation specific to hemorrhoids is minimal.
In summary, Prunus is traditionally used to support hemorrhoid management primarily through its laxative effect, which may help prevent worsening of the condition, but direct scientific evidence for this specific indication is weak.
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 Prunus (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAnemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Fever
Gall Stones
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gout
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation