Evidence supporting the use of: Barleria
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Barleria spp., particularly Barleria prionitis, have traditionally been used in various forms of folk and Ayurvedic medicine to support liver health and treat jaundice in adults. Historical records and ethnobotanical surveys indicate that different parts of the plant—primarily leaves and roots—are employed in decoctions or pastes for managing jaundice, likely due to their perceived hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. However, while these traditional uses are well-documented in texts and surveys, scientific validation remains limited. A small number of preclinical studies suggest Barleria extracts may possess antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects in animal models, but there is a lack of robust clinical trials in humans specifically addressing jaundice. The mechanism proposed in traditional contexts is generally non-specific: plants with bitter principles or anti-inflammatory effects are often chosen for liver ailments. In summary, the use of Barleria for jaundice is justified by its longstanding traditional use in South Asian herbal systems, but the scientific evidence is preliminary and insufficient for strong recommendation.
Other ingredients used for Jaundice (adults)
AbrusAcacia
Achyranthes
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Ajuga
Albizia
Aloe vera
alpinia galangal
Alstonia scholaris
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
annatto
Arani
artichoke
Asam gelugor
babchi
bael
bamboo
banyan
barberry
Barleria
bayleaf
Beef liver
Bergenia
betel
big quaking grass
birch
black root
black salt
blackberry
blackboard tree
blackthorn
Blepharis
boldo
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
borotutu
bovine liver
butternut
calamus
Calotropis gigantea
carry me seed
Carthamus
chickweed
Chinese silkvine
chirata
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum phlomidis
colocynth
coriander
Cyathula
dandelion
Desmodium
Dichrostachys glomerata
Didymocarpus
Embelia
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Fumaria parviflora
Gardenia jasminoides
giant blazingstar
goldthread
gooseberry
green chiretta
heartwood
Homalomena
honeysuckle
Indian coraltree
Indian nightshade
Indian sarsparilla
iridoid glycosides
Ivy
Large-leaved linden
Leptadenia
licorice root
little ironweed
lophatherum leaf
Lophira lanceolata
loquat
Loranthus
lotus
lovage
Lycopodium
Macaranga indica
Milk thistle
Morus
Myrobalan
orchid
Osmanthus
Palmyra
peach
Pentatropis capensis
Pepper Bark Tree
picrorhiza kurroa
Pimpinella
Plectranthus amboinicus
plum fruit
Polygonatum
Polygonum
Premna
Pulsatilla
Qin Jiao
reishi mushroom
rhubarb
Rhus coriaria
rice
Rubia cordifolia
Rubiaceae
rue
Rumex acetosa
Salvia
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Servicetree
sheep's sorrel
Silybum
Silydianin
silymarin
Snakeroot
Speedwell
Spilanthes
Stone Root
sweetgums
Swertia
Taraxacin
Taraxacum
turmeric
typhonium
Wax Gourd
White oak
Winter Savory
Yellow Dock
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Yin Chen
Other health conditions supported by Barleria
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Angina
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emphysema
Eye Infections
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Malaria
Pain (general remedies for)
Phlebitis
Pleurisy
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Sinus Infection
