Evidence supporting the use of: Asam gelugor
For the health condition: Parasites (tapeworm)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Asam gelugor (Garcinia atroviridis) is traditionally used in Southeast Asian herbal medicine, often as a souring agent in food and as a remedy for various ailments. Historical ethnobotanical records indicate that some communities have used it as a digestive aid and occasionally as a folk remedy for intestinal parasites, including tapeworms. However, the documentation of its use specifically for tapeworm infestation is sparse and mostly anecdotal, lacking rigorous detail or widespread traditional agreement. There is no robust body of clinical or laboratory research demonstrating direct antihelminthic (anti-parasitic) effects of Asam gelugor or its main active compounds (such as hydroxycitric acid) against tapeworms in humans or animals. Most references in scientific literature focus on its potential for weight management and metabolic effects, not on anti-parasitic action. Therefore, its use for treating tapeworms is justified primarily by tradition rather than scientific evidence, and the supporting evidence is weak, relying on isolated traditional practices rather than systematic study or clinical validation.

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