Evidence supporting the use of: Gelsemium
For the health condition: Neuralgia and Neuritis

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Gelsemium, particularly Gelsemium sempervirens, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine and homeopathy, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries, for conditions involving neuralgia and neuritis. In traditional practices, it was believed to have sedative and analgesic properties, leading to its use in alleviating nerve pain, headaches, and other neuralgic complaints. However, the majority of this support comes from anecdotal reports and case histories rather than controlled scientific studies. Modern scientific research on Gelsemium for neuralgia and neuritis is extremely limited, with most studies focusing on its toxicity or its potential anxiolytic effects in animal models. There is a lack of rigorous clinical trials or robust pharmacological data to substantiate its efficacy for these conditions. Furthermore, Gelsemium is known to be toxic in higher doses, and its therapeutic window is narrow, which raises concerns about its safety. In summary, while Gelsemium has a traditional reputation for treating neuralgia and neuritis, there is minimal scientific validation, and its use for these conditions should be approached with caution.

More about Gelsemium
More about Neuralgia and Neuritis

Products containing Gelsemium

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.