Evidence supporting the use of: Borotutu
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Synopsis

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

Borotutu (Cochlospermum angolense) is a tree native to West Africa, and its bark has been traditionally used in local medicine for various liver ailments, including jaundice in adults. Ethnobotanical surveys and studies document the use of Borotutu bark in traditional remedies for supporting liver health and treating conditions characterized by jaundice, which is the yellowing of the skin due to increased bilirubin levels, typically associated with liver dysfunction. Traditional healers in regions such as Angola, Ghana, and Nigeria have long used decoctions of the bark in the management of liver diseases, including hepatitis and jaundice, and these practices are referenced in ethnopharmacological literature.

However, scientific validation for its efficacy specifically in treating jaundice is limited. Some laboratory and animal studies suggest that Borotutu bark extracts have hepatoprotective properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which could theoretically benefit individuals with liver dysfunction. Nevertheless, clinical trials in humans are lacking, and there is no robust scientific evidence directly demonstrating its effectiveness for treating jaundice in adults. Therefore, its use for this indication is primarily justified by tradition rather than scientific validation.

References:

  • Burkill, H.M. (1985). The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa.
  • Abbiw, D.K. (1990). Useful Plants of Ghana.
  • Oboh, G. et al. (2009). "Antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties of Cochlospermum angolense." Journal of Medicinal Food.

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