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

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Synopsis

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

Desmodium adscendens, commonly known as Desmodium, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in West African and South American herbal practices, for supporting liver health and managing jaundice. Ethnobotanical surveys and traditional medicine literature report its application as a decoction or infusion to help alleviate symptoms associated with jaundice and other liver-related conditions in adults. The basis for its use lies in the plant’s perceived hepatoprotective properties and its role in folk remedies for liver ailments.

Scientific evidence confirming its efficacy for the treatment or support of jaundice is limited and primarily preclinical. Some pharmacological studies have demonstrated that extracts of Desmodium adscendens possess hepatoprotective effects in animal models, showing protection against chemically induced liver damage and supporting liver enzyme normalization. However, peer-reviewed clinical trials in humans specifically examining its effects on jaundice are lacking. Most scientific articles reference its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may theoretically support liver health, but these findings have not been robustly translated to direct clinical outcomes in jaundice patients.

In conclusion, Desmodium’s use for jaundice is justified by traditional practice, with some supportive but inconclusive preclinical data. It is not widely endorsed in evidence-based medicine due to the lack of high-quality human trials.

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