Evidence supporting the use of: Achyranthes
For the health condition: Hepatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Achyranthes, particularly Achyranthes aspera, has been used in various traditional medicine systems, including Ayurveda, Unani, and traditional Chinese medicine. Its use for liver-related ailments, including hepatitis, is primarily grounded in these historical practices. Traditional texts describe Achyranthes as a remedy for “liver disorders,” jaundice, and as a general detoxifying agent. However, the plants are mainly used as part of polyherbal formulations rather than as a standalone treatment for hepatitis.
Scientific investigations into Achyranthes for hepatitis specifically are limited. Some animal studies suggest that extracts of Achyranthes may exhibit hepatoprotective effects, such as reducing liver enzymes or oxidative damage in chemically-induced liver injury models. However, these studies are preliminary, often lack robust controls, and do not directly address viral hepatitis or clinical outcomes in humans. There are no high-quality clinical trials evaluating Achyranthes for hepatitis in humans.
Overall, the use of Achyranthes for hepatitis is primarily justified by traditional medicine practices, with minimal scientific evidence to support its efficacy or safety for this condition. The evidence rating is low (1) due to the lack of rigorous preclinical or clinical validation.
Other ingredients used for Hepatitis
AchyranthesAerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
AHCC
Ajuga
Albumin
Algae
American Liverleaf
Andrographis
andrographolide
Angelica
Antrodia camphorata
aster root
astragalin
astragaloside
astragalus
atractylone
aucubin
Auricularia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
bacteria
bael
baicalin
Basidiomycota
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
BCAA
Bergenia
bergenin
betulinic acid
bitter grass
black cumin
black root
black seed
blackboard tree
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
borotutu
branched-chain amino acids
Broussonetia
Bupleurum
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
C-phycocyanin
Caesalpinia crista
Carthamus
cat's claw
caterpillar mushroom
Celosia
chaga mushroom
Chinese fleeceflower
Chinese silkvine
chirata
Clerodendrum indicum
commiphora
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
corilagin
coriolus mushroom
Cynodon dactylon
cytokines
dandelion
Desmodium
Dianthus
Ficus simplicissima
flat-stem milk-vetch
flavonolignan
Flueggea suffruticosa
fucoidan
ganoderma
Globulins
Glucan peptides
Glutathione
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Glycyrrhizin
green chiretta
Hygrophila
Hyperoside
Immunoglobulin G
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
isosilybin
jujube
knotweed
L-cysteine
L-glutathione
labrador tea
Lactoferrin
Lentinula edodes mycelia
lichen
licorice root
Ligustrum
lingzhi
liquid liver fractions
little ironweed
Marine lipid
Milk thistle
Momordica
Morning glory
Morus
Myrrh
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
Neoandrographolides
Nymphaea nouchali
oleanolic acid
omega-3 fatty acids
Onosma bracteatum
oregon grape
ornithine L-aspartic acid
Oroxylum indicum
Oxymatrine
pagoda tree
Palo Azul
parsley
Patrinia
paw paw
peony
Phellodendron
Picroside
Pluchea
plum fruit
Polygonum
polysaccharides
Portulaca
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
protein
punarnava
reishi mushroom
rhubarb
rice
Rubia cordifolia
Rubia yunnanensis
Sarivan
sarsaparilla
Schisandrins
Schizandrol A
seaweed
selenium
shiitake mushroom
Silybin
Silybum
Silychristin
Silydianin
silymarin
Sophora
spirulina
Stereospermum
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sumac
Swertia
Sword Bean
Szechuan lovage
Tamarind
Taraxacum
Terminalia
Tinospora cordifolia
Trametes
Tremella
Turkey tail mushroom
turmeric
Varuna
vitamin C
vitamin E
Wax Gourd
Yin Chen
Zinc
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Achyranthes
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Amenorrhea
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Anemia
Arthritis
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Blood in Urine
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Circulation (poor)
Cuts
Debility
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Endometriosis
Fatigue
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Hair Care (general)
Hangover
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Injuries
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Prolapsed Uterus
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Sprains
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Urination (burning or painful)
Wounds and Sores
