Evidence supporting the use of: Varuna
For the health condition: Anal Fistula or Fissure
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Varuna (Crataeva nurvala) has a longstanding history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, primarily for urinary and renal conditions. However, in the context of anal fistula and fissure, its use is based on Ayurvedic formulations and the traditional view that Varuna possesses anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and antimicrobial properties. Some classical Ayurvedic texts and practitioners include Varuna in polyherbal preparations intended to reduce inflammation, promote healing, and support the management of anorectal disorders such as fistula-in-ano and fissures. The plant is believed to help "purify" the affected region and assist in tissue repair. Nonetheless, scientific evidence supporting the use of Varuna specifically for anal fistula or fissure is minimal. There are no high-quality clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies directly demonstrating its efficacy in these conditions. The available data largely comes from anecdotal reports, traditional practices, and small observational studies that often use Varuna as part of a larger herbal combination, making it difficult to isolate its specific effects. In summary, the use of Varuna for anal fistula or fissure is justified primarily by tradition, with limited empirical backing. More rigorous scientific investigation is necessary to validate its role and mechanism in treating these anorectal conditions.
Other ingredients used for Anal Fistula or Fissure
aloe veramyrobalan
chamomile
turmeric
curcumin
fiber blend (proprietary)
gotu kola
licorice root
marshmallow
plantain
psyllium
serratiopeptidase
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
Indian bael
nut grass
caesalpinia crista
trichosanthes
Achyranthes
Aerva lanata
Alkanna
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bletilla
Black Nightshade
Boerhavia diffusa
Calotropis gigantea
Castor Oil
Colocynth
Diosmin
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Fiber
Ficus simplicissima
Other health conditions supported by Varuna
Abdominal PainAnal Fistula or Fissure
Asthma
Blood in Urine
Boils
Bronchitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cholesterol (high)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colitis
Constipation (adults)
Cough (spastic)
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Fatty Liver Disease
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Gout
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis