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Source of validity: Traditional
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Berries, particularly those rich in flavonoids such as bilberries, blueberries, and blackberries, have a longstanding traditional use in the support and management of hemorrhoids. The rationale behind their use lies in their content of anthocyanins and other flavonoids, which are thought to strengthen blood vessels, reduce inflammation, and improve capillary resistance. In traditional European and Chinese medicine, extracts from these berries have been used for centuries to treat various vascular conditions, including varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

However, the scientific evidence supporting the use of berry flavors or berry extracts specifically for hemorrhoids is limited and mostly indirect. Some small clinical studies and animal research have suggested that flavonoids can reduce bleeding, pain, and recurrence rates in hemorrhoid patients, but these studies often use purified flavonoid preparations rather than whole berry extracts or "berry flavor." Most modern evidence-based guidelines for hemorrhoid management do not specifically recommend berry extracts but do acknowledge the potential benefit of flavonoids in general. Thus, while there is a tradition of using berry-based remedies for hemorrhoids and some theoretical support based on vascular health, robust clinical data are lacking, and the practice remains more rooted in tradition than in strong scientific validation.

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