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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Speedwell (Veronica officinalis) has a history of traditional use in European herbal medicine, where it has been employed for a variety of ailments, including liver-related conditions such as jaundice. Historical herbal texts from the 16th to 19th centuries occasionally mention Speedwell as a remedy to "cleanse the blood" or support liver function. These uses are rooted in humoral medicine traditions, where the herb was believed to promote the flow of bile and alleviate symptoms associated with hepatic dysfunction, including jaundice in adults.

However, there is very limited direct documentation specifically linking Speedwell to the treatment of jaundice, and the evidence is largely anecdotal or based on generalized beliefs about its "cleansing" properties. There are no significant clinical studies or robust pharmacological investigations that validate its efficacy for jaundice or other liver diseases in adults. Modern herbal references sometimes mention its historical use for liver complaints, but this is not backed by scientific trials or mechanistic studies.

Therefore, while Speedwell's use for jaundice is justified by traditional practices, the evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak and largely historical, without scientific validation.

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