Evidence supporting the use of: Ajuga
For the health condition: Hepatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Ajuga, a genus of plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), has been used in traditional medicine systems in various regions, particularly in Asia and parts of Europe. In the context of hepatitis, some traditional medical texts and ethnobotanical reports mention the use of certain Ajuga species (such as Ajuga bracteosa) for supporting liver health or managing symptoms associated with hepatitis. However, these uses are primarily based on folk medicine practices, with remedies often prepared as decoctions or infusions.
Despite its traditional use, there is minimal scientific research directly validating Ajuga's efficacy for treating hepatitis specifically. A few in vitro and animal studies suggest that some Ajuga species possess hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties, which could theoretically benefit liver conditions. However, these studies are preliminary, not hepatitis-specific, and there is a lack of robust clinical trials in humans addressing hepatitis outcomes. No standardized extracts or dosages have been established for this indication.
In summary, Ajuga's use for hepatitis is justified mainly by tradition, with limited and indirect scientific evidence to support efficacy. Anyone considering Ajuga for hepatitis should consult a healthcare provider, as traditional use does not guarantee safety or effectiveness.
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 Ajuga
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Anemia
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Dandruff
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Inflammation
Injuries
Jaundice (adults)
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcerations (external)
Wounds and Sores
