Evidence supporting the use of: Pepper Bark Tree
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

The use of the Pepper Bark Tree (Warburgia salutaris) for supporting or treating jaundice in adults is primarily rooted in traditional medicine, especially in southern Africa. Traditional healers have used various parts of the plant, including the bark, for liver-related ailments, including jaundice. The rationale in ethnomedicine is generally based on the plant's perceived ability to "cleanse the blood" or "detoxify" the body, concepts common in many traditional healing systems. However, while Warburgia salutaris has been shown in some laboratory studies to possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, there is no direct scientific evidence from controlled clinical trials or animal studies supporting its efficacy specifically for jaundice or liver dysfunction. The rating of 1 reflects that, while there is a strong traditional basis for its use, scientific validation for treating jaundice is minimal to absent. Most scientific studies focus on other potential uses, such as for respiratory infections or as a general antimicrobial. Therefore, while the Pepper Bark Tree is indeed used in traditional settings for jaundice, this use remains unproven by modern scientific standards.

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