Evidence supporting the use of: Amaranthus tricolor
For the health condition: Hepatitis

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Synopsis

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

Amaranthus tricolor, commonly known as Joseph’s coat, is used in several traditional medicine systems, particularly in parts of Asia and Africa, for various ailments including liver disorders such as hepatitis. Folk medicine texts and ethnobotanical surveys document its leaves and other parts being prepared as decoctions or infusions for the management of liver-related symptoms, believed to support liver function and promote overall health. However, the rationale for its use is largely based on traditional knowledge rather than modern scientific validation.

There are very limited experimental or clinical studies assessing the direct effects of Amaranthus tricolor on hepatitis or liver disease. Some laboratory research on Amaranthus species (not always specifically A. tricolor) suggests antioxidant activity, which could theoretically benefit liver health by reducing oxidative stress—a factor involved in liver injury. Nonetheless, direct evidence from controlled studies in humans or relevant animal models for hepatitis is lacking. Thus, the use of Amaranthus tricolor for hepatitis remains primarily justified by tradition, with a low strength of supporting evidence.

In summary, Amaranthus tricolor is traditionally used for liver complaints including hepatitis in certain cultures, but its efficacy and safety for this purpose have not been substantiated by rigorous scientific research.

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