Evidence supporting the use of: Horn
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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The use of "Horn" (often referring to powdered animal horn, such as that from a rhinoceros or other animals) for treating jaundice in adults is rooted in traditional medicine, particularly in some systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other folk practices. Historically, animal horns were believed to possess detoxifying and "heat-clearing" properties, supporting their inclusion in remedies for conditions characterized by "excess heat" or toxicity, such as jaundice. In TCM, jaundice is associated with liver and gallbladder dysfunction, and animal horns have been incorporated into complex herbal formulas to help "cool the blood" and alleviate symptoms.

However, there is minimal scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of horn for jaundice. Modern pharmacological research has not validated the use of animal horn for improving liver function or resolving hyperbilirubinemia (the cause of jaundice), and the biological plausibility is lacking. Most contemporary medical and pharmacological literature does not recognize horn as an effective treatment for jaundice, and its use is largely maintained by tradition rather than evidence-based medicine. In recent years, ethical concerns and endangered species protections have also curtailed the use of certain animal horns in traditional remedies.

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