Evidence supporting the use of: Fumaritory
For the health condition: Parasites (nematodes, worms)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and Middle Eastern herbalism. Historically, it has been used for a variety of ailments, including liver and gallbladder problems, skin conditions, and as a mild laxative. In some traditional systems, fumitory has also been employed as a remedy against intestinal parasites such as worms and nematodes. However, the documentation for its specific use as an anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) is limited compared to other herbs more directly associated with this indication, such as wormwood or garlic.

On a scientific level, there is very little direct evidence supporting the use of fumitory as an effective treatment for intestinal parasites. While some of its alkaloids and other constituents have demonstrated general antimicrobial or spasmolytic effects in laboratory studies, robust in vivo or clinical research demonstrating efficacy against nematodes or worms is lacking. Most references to fumitory’s anthelmintic use come from ethnobotanical texts and traditional herbals rather than modern pharmacological studies. Therefore, its use for parasites is primarily justified by traditional practices, and the scientific evidence supporting this indication is weak to nonexistent.

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