Evidence supporting the use of: Sanguisorba
For the health condition: Infection (viral)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sanguisorba, commonly known as burnet, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Chinese herbal medicine (where Sanguisorba officinalis is known as "Di Yu"). In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Sanguisorba is primarily recognized for its abilities to stop bleeding and treat burns, wounds, and diarrhea. There are also references to its use in the management of infections, including some febrile (fever-related) illnesses that may have viral origins. However, these uses are based on traditional practice and theory rather than modern biomedical understanding of viral pathogens.
Scientific studies on Sanguisorba’s direct antiviral effects are limited. Some in vitro (test tube) studies suggest that extracts of Sanguisorba possess general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but robust evidence specifically supporting its use for treating viral infections in humans is lacking. No high-quality clinical trials have demonstrated efficacy against viral infections. As a result, while Sanguisorba is traditionally used in some cultures for infection-related symptoms, the existing evidence base is weak, and its traditional use is not well supported by modern scientific validation.
In summary, the use of Sanguisorba for viral infections is rooted in traditional medicine with minimal scientific backing, and its effectiveness for this indication remains unproven in contemporary research.
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Allium tuberosum
alpha-pinene
Alstonia scholaris
Amor seco
anamu
Andrographis
andrographolide
apple cider vinegar
arabinogalactan
Artepillin C
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aucubin
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Baccharis dracunculifolia
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Bauhinia
bee propolis
Belamcanda
berberine
beta-glucan
betel
betulinic acid
black cumin
Blepharis
boneset
Brazilian peppertree
burdock
calamus
Campsiandra angustifolia
carvacrol
cassia bark
casticin
cat's claw
Centipeda
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Coptis chinensis
coriolus mushroom
curcumin
cuspidatum root
Cymbidium goeringii
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echinacea purpurea
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eucalyptus
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fernbush
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golden shower tree
goldenseal
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iodine
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Lactococcus rhamnosus
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licorice root
liverwort
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mangostin
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oriental arborvitae
pau d'arco
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ravinsara
reishi mushroom
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Sambucus nigra
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Sanguisorba
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selenium
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Simaruba
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spirulina
Sulfated polysaccharide
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Tannins
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Thiosulfinate
Thuja
Trametes
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turmeric
Tylophorine
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vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
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Other health conditions supported by Sanguisorba
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Bleeding (external)
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Edema
Eye Infections
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Gout
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Injuries
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Kidney Infection
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Mastitis
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Phlebitis
Prostatitis
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
