Evidence supporting the use of: Stone Root
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Stone Root (Collinsonia canadensis) has a longstanding history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North America, where Native American and early European settlers employed it for a variety of ailments. Its application for jaundice is based in folk and traditional herbal practices, rather than on scientific evidence. Historical texts and herbal compendia from the 19th and early 20th centuries occasionally mention stone root as a remedy for liver-related issues, including jaundice, citing its purported benefits as a "tonic" for the liver and digestive tract. However, these references are largely anecdotal and do not reflect systematic clinical investigation.
There is a lack of modern scientific research or clinical trials to support the efficacy of stone root for treating jaundice in adults. The active constituents of stone root—such as tannins, saponins, and volatile oils—have not been shown in rigorous studies to have a specific or reliable effect on liver function or the underlying causes of jaundice. As such, while its traditional use is documented, there is minimal evidence from controlled studies, and mainstream medical sources do not recognize stone root as an effective treatment for jaundice.
In summary, the use of stone root for jaundice is justified by tradition rather than scientific validation, and the available evidence supporting its effectiveness is very limited.
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Agrimony
Ajuga
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Aloe vera
alpinia galangal
Alstonia scholaris
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Amor seco
annatto
Arani
artichoke
Asam gelugor
babchi
bael
bamboo
banyan
barberry
Barleria
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betel
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birch
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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
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Didymocarpus
Embelia
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Fumaria parviflora
Gardenia jasminoides
giant blazingstar
goldthread
gooseberry
green chiretta
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Homalomena
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iridoid glycosides
Ivy
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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
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scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Servicetree
sheep's sorrel
Silybum
Silydianin
silymarin
Snakeroot
Speedwell
Spilanthes
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sweetgums
Swertia
Taraxacin
Taraxacum
turmeric
typhonium
Wax Gourd
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Winter Savory
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Other health conditions supported by Stone Root
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Afterbirth Pain
Backache
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Inflammation
Injuries
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Labor and Delivery
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Sore Throat
Sprains
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
