Evidence supporting the use of: Commiphora (unspecified)
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Commiphora species, particularly Commiphora mukul (guggul) and Commiphora myrrha (myrrh), have a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including hemorrhoids. In Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine, preparations containing Commiphora resins are sometimes recommended for the management of hemorrhoids, attributed to their purported anti-inflammatory, astringent, and wound-healing properties. Traditional texts often describe formulations combining Commiphora extracts with other botanicals to reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and promote healing of anal tissues affected by hemorrhoids.
However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Commiphora for hemorrhoids is limited. Most available studies focus on the general anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Commiphora extracts, rather than direct clinical trials on hemorrhoidal disease. There are a few small studies and anecdotal reports from traditional medicine practice, but these lack the rigor of large, randomized controlled trials. As a result, while traditional use is well-documented, robust scientific validation for its effectiveness in treating hemorrhoids is lacking. Therefore, its rating is moderate, reflecting the gap between traditional endorsement and scientific substantiation.
Other ingredients used for Hemorrhoids
Aloe veragreen chiretta
apple
apricot
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
blackberry
butcher's broom
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
turmeric
dandelion
fiber blend (proprietary)
gotu kola
cellulose
horse chestnut
lemon
licorice root
Nettle
oregon grape
parsley
phellodendron amurense
plum fruit
prune
psyllium
rutin
slippery elm bark
Triphala
vitamin C
seaweed
Zinc
tangerine
capsicum
punarnava
commiphora
blackboard tree
Caesalpinia crista
Rubia cordifolia
peony
Szechuan lovage
Morus
Myrrh
Morinda
birch
aster root
shepherd's purse
paw paw
geranium
sea salt
avens
apple cider vinegar
antler
anthraquinone
Ardisia
Angelica
Acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchemilla
Aconite
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aescin
anthocyanidins
Agrimonia pilosa
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Baliospermum
Blepharis
Brassica
bayleaf
bran
Barleria
bael
banyan
bioflavonoids
back nightshade
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Chinese silkvine
Cucurbita
coconut oil
cactus
cinquefoil
Cyathula
chard
cabbage
chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
castor oil
Carthamus
colocynth
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chondrus
Dianthus
Diosmin
elephant\'s head
escin
Embelia
fiber
Ficus simplicissima
hazelnut
Indian coraltree
Kokilaksha
lichen
Lycopodium
labrador tea
little ironweed
Methylcellulose
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain Pepper
Mucilage
Morning glory
Nymphaea nouchali
Nimbidin
Oak
Oroxylum indicum
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Onosma bracteatum
pagoda tree
Pluchea
potato
Prunus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
proanthocyanidins
Portulaca
Persimmon
Papayotin
Polygonum
Rosabin
Ruscus
Ruscogenins
Rosa laevigata
Rutosides
rhubarb
Shark Liver Oil
Sanguisorba
Sarivan
Squash
Sumac
Sword Bean
Terminalia
Tannins
Taraxacin
Troxerutin
Tamarind
Varuna
Wax Gourd
Witch Hazel
Winter Begonia
Yellow Dock
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Commiphora (unspecified)
ArthritisAsthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Fever
Foot Odor
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Herpes
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Insect Repellant
Insomnia
Itching
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis
Skin (infections)
Sore Throat
Staph Infections
Stress
Ulcerations (external)