Evidence supporting the use of: Aerva lanata
For the health condition: Hepatitis

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Synopsis

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

Aerva lanata, commonly known as "mountain knotgrass," is traditionally used in various systems of folk and Ayurvedic medicine for treating liver-related disorders, including hepatitis. In traditional Indian medicine, the plant is often employed for its purported hepatoprotective, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Ethnobotanical surveys and Ayurvedic texts mention the use of Aerva lanata preparations for “jaundice” and other hepatic ailments, which are sometimes equated with hepatitis in modern terminology. However, scientific evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for hepatitis is limited. Some experimental studies have demonstrated that extracts of Aerva lanata possess hepatoprotective effects in animal models exposed to hepatotoxins, showing biochemical improvements in liver enzymes and histopathological protection. Nevertheless, these studies are preliminary and do not directly address viral hepatitis in humans. There is a lack of robust clinical trials or direct evidence demonstrating its effectiveness against hepatitis viruses or in human patients with hepatitis. Thus, while the traditional use is established and there are some promising preclinical findings, scientific validation remains inadequate. Therefore, its use for hepatitis is primarily justified by traditional knowledge, with modest preclinical evidence but insufficient clinical backing.

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