Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Erythropalum scandens is a climbing plant used in traditional medicine in several Asian countries, particularly in Vietnam, China, and Thailand. Its primary traditional uses include treatment for rheumatism, as a food ingredient, and occasionally as a remedy for edema (swelling due to fluid accumulation). Folk healers have used decoctions of its leaves or stems as diuretics, which aligns with the traditional approach to managing edema by promoting urine production to reduce fluid retention. However, the documentation of these uses is primarily found in ethnobotanical surveys and traditional pharmacopoeias, rather than in scientific literature.

There is limited scientific research specifically validating the effectiveness or mechanism of Erythropalum scandens for treating edema. Few, if any, peer-reviewed studies have investigated its pharmacological actions in relation to fluid retention or diuretic effects in animal or human models. Most of the available information is anecdotal or based on traditional knowledge passed through generations, with little rigorous clinical or preclinical evidence. Therefore, while its use for edema is justified by tradition, scientific validation is lacking, and the quality of evidence supporting its efficacy should be considered low.

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