Evidence supporting the use of: Rosa laevigata
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Rosa laevigata, commonly known as the Cherokee rose, has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its fruit, called jin ying zi, is primarily used to treat conditions related to the urinary and reproductive systems, such as urinary incontinence, chronic diarrhea, and leukorrhea. However, there are some traditional applications where Rosa laevigata is included in multi-herbal formulas aimed at addressing symptoms of hemorrhoids, particularly due to its astringent properties that may help reduce local bleeding and inflammation.
Despite these traditional uses, there is little direct clinical or pharmacological evidence from modern scientific studies specifically validating the effectiveness of Rosa laevigata for hemorrhoids. Most references to its use for this condition are found in classical TCM texts or herbal compendia, where the herb is described as astringent and beneficial for "binding" and reducing leakage or bleeding. Some studies have explored its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but not in the context of hemorrhoidal disease.
In summary, the use of Rosa laevigata for hemorrhoids is primarily justified by traditional practice, with a low to moderate level of evidence (rating 2) due to the absence of robust scientific studies directly supporting this application.
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Allium tuberosum
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anthocyanidins
anthraquinone
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antler
apple
apple cider vinegar
apricot
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bael
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banyan
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betel
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birch
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black nightshade
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blackberry
blackboard tree
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bran
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butcher's broom
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cactus
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capsicum
Carthamus
castor oil
Celosia
chamomile
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chestnut
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cinquefoil
citrus bioflavonoids
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colocynth
commiphora
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licorice root
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paw paw
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phellodendron amurense
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psyllium
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Other health conditions supported by Rosa laevigata
Bladder InfectionBronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Conjunctivitis
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Eye Infections
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Menopause
Nephritis
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
