Evidence supporting the use of: Squawvine
For the health condition: Cholera

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Squawvine (Mitchella repens) has a history of traditional use among Native American peoples and early Western herbalists, particularly for women’s health issues such as childbirth and menstruation. Reports of its use for gastrointestinal complaints, including diarrhea and dysentery, are found in some ethnobotanical records, which occasionally mention its application during outbreaks of diseases like cholera. These uses are rooted more in traditional herbal practice rather than in scientifically validated medicine.

There is little to no modern clinical research or pharmacological evidence that supports the efficacy of squawvine for treating cholera specifically. Most references to its use in this context are anecdotal or appear in 19th-century herbal texts, which often listed herbs used for an array of ailments before the advent of modern germ theory and effective treatments. The rationale was likely based on its perceived astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically help with diarrhea, one of cholera’s main symptoms. However, scientific studies validating these effects, particularly against Vibrio cholerae or the severe dehydration caused by cholera, are lacking.

In summary, the use of squawvine for cholera is based on traditional herbal knowledge, with little direct scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for this condition. Modern medical treatment for cholera centers on rehydration and antibiotics, and squawvine is not recognized as a standard or evidence-based treatment.

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