Evidence supporting the use of: Sennoside
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Sennosides are natural compounds found in senna plants, commonly used as stimulant laxatives to treat constipation. Their primary function is to stimulate bowel movements by irritating the lining of the bowel, which prompts intestinal motility and fluid secretion. The rationale for their use in patients with hemorrhoids is primarily traditional: hemorrhoids are often aggravated by straining during bowel movements due to hard stools, so softening stools and promoting easier defecation is thought to reduce discomfort and prevent worsening of hemorrhoids.
Historically, sennosides have been recommended in traditional medicine and by some healthcare providers as a short-term measure to alleviate constipation in patients with hemorrhoids. However, while their efficacy as laxatives is well-established, there is limited direct scientific evidence demonstrating that sennosides specifically improve hemorrhoid symptoms or outcomes. Most recommendations are extrapolated from the general principle that reducing constipation and straining benefits hemorrhoid management.
In summary, the use of sennosides for hemorrhoids is justified by tradition and clinical logic, rather than by direct clinical trials or strong scientific validation for hemorrhoid-specific outcomes. Evidence supporting their use in this context is indirect and rated as moderate (2/5), reflecting their established role as laxatives but the lack of targeted research for hemorrhoid treatment.
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gotu kola
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horse chestnut
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licorice root
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oregon grape
parsley
phellodendron amurense
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psyllium
rutin
slippery elm bark
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vitamin C
seaweed
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capsicum
punarnava
commiphora
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Caesalpinia crista
Rubia cordifolia
peony
Szechuan lovage
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
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Agrimonia pilosa
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Baliospermum
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Brassica
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Barleria
bael
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black nightshade
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Borassus aethiopum
black root
Bassia scoparia
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Bergenia
Chinese silkvine
Cucurbita
coconut oil
cactus
cinquefoil
Cyathula
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cabbage
chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
castor oil
Carthamus
colocynth
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chondrus
Dianthus
Diosmin
elephant\'s head
escin
Embelia
fiber
Ficus simplicissima
hazelnut
Indian coraltree
Kokilaksha
lichen
Lycopodium
labrador tea
little ironweed
Methylcellulose
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain Pepper
Mucilage
Morning glory
Nymphaea nouchali
Nimbidin
Oak
Oroxylum indicum
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Onosma bracteatum
pagoda tree
Pluchea
Prunus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
proanthocyanidins
Portulaca
Persimmon
Papayotin
Polygonum
Rosabin
Ruscus
Ruscogenins
Rosa laevigata
Rutosides
rhubarb
Shark Liver Oil
Sanguisorba
Sarivan
Sumac
Sword Bean
Terminalia
Tannins
Taraxacin
Troxerutin
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Other health conditions supported by Sennoside
Colon (atonic)Colon (spastic)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Hemorrhoids