Evidence supporting the use of: Desmodium (unspecified)
For the health condition: Parasites (tapeworm)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Desmodium species have a history of use in traditional medicine in various cultures, primarily for liver support, respiratory issues, and as anti-inflammatory agents. In some traditional African and Asian practices, various Desmodium species have also been used as part of herbal remedies aimed at treating "worms" or parasitic infections, including tapeworms. However, the documentation of Desmodium specifically for tapeworms (cestode infections) is sparse and typically anecdotal, with most references appearing in ethnobotanical surveys rather than formal pharmacopoeias. The evidence consists mainly of reports of use by traditional healers or in folk medicine, rather than rigorous clinical or experimental studies. Scientific research on Desmodium's antiparasitic properties is limited, with a few in vitro or animal studies suggesting some activity against certain parasites, but little to no data directly addressing tapeworms. Therefore, while Desmodium has traditional use as a remedy for intestinal parasites in some regions, the evidence supporting its efficacy for tapeworms is weak, and there is no robust scientific validation. Practitioners should be cautious and not consider Desmodium a proven therapy for tapeworm infections.

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