Evidence supporting the use of: Sugar cane
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) has a long history of use in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia. In some Ayurvedic and Unani texts, sugar cane juice or its derivatives have been suggested as soothing agents for gastrointestinal complaints, including hemorrhoids (piles). The traditional rationale often relates to its perceived cooling effect, its mild laxative properties, and its ability to soften stools, which could theoretically reduce straining during defecation—a known risk factor for hemorrhoids. However, these claims are primarily anecdotal or based on historical practices rather than rigorous scientific study.

Modern scientific literature provides little direct evidence to support the use of sugar cane specifically for the treatment or support of hemorrhoids. There are no substantial clinical trials, meta-analyses, or systematic reviews that validate its use for this condition. Any benefits are presumed to be secondary (such as possible stool softening due to increased fluid intake from its juice), rather than from a direct therapeutic effect on hemorrhoidal tissue. Overall, while sugar cane is mentioned in some traditional contexts, there is minimal scientific backing for its use in hemorrhoid management.

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