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

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Synopsis

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

Lophira lanceolata, commonly known as false shea or ironwood, is traditionally used in various African ethnomedicinal practices, including for the management of jaundice in adults. Ethnobotanical surveys and reports from West and Central Africa document the use of extracts from the leaves, bark, or roots of Lophira lanceolata in decoctions or infusions intended to treat symptoms associated with liver disorders, including jaundice. However, these uses are rooted in traditional knowledge and cultural practices rather than substantiated by robust scientific research.

Current scientific literature provides only limited phytochemical and pharmacological studies on Lophira lanceolata. While some papers have identified antioxidant and hepatoprotective compounds in related Lophira species, direct clinical or animal studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of Lophira lanceolata specifically for jaundice are lacking. The evidence supporting its use is thus based primarily on longstanding traditional use rather than validated by modern clinical research. As such, while its traditional application for jaundice is well recorded, the strength of evidence supporting its effectiveness remains low, and more rigorous scientific investigations would be necessary to confirm its efficacy and safety for this indication.

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