Evidence supporting the use of: Diosmin
For the health condition: Anal Fistula or Fissure
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Diosmin is a flavonoid commonly used in combination with hesperidin for the treatment of venous insufficiency and hemorrhoidal disease. Its use in anal fistula and anal fissure is based on its pharmacological properties, which include improving venous tone, reducing capillary permeability, and exerting anti-inflammatory effects. Several clinical studies and randomized controlled trials have investigated the role of micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF), which includes diosmin, in the management of anal fissures and postoperative symptoms associated with anal fistula surgery.
For anal fissures, controlled studies have shown that diosmin can reduce pain, bleeding, and healing time, especially when combined with conventional treatments like topical nitrates or sitz baths. Its benefits are attributed to improved microcirculation and reduction in local edema and inflammation. Regarding anal fistula, evidence is more limited, but some studies suggest that diosmin may help alleviate postoperative pain, swelling, and promote wound healing when used as adjunctive therapy after surgical interventions.
While systematic reviews confirm modest benefits for acute and chronic anal fissure treatment, the evidence for anal fistula is less robust, mostly limited to small trials and observational studies. Diosmin is generally well tolerated. Therefore, its use is scientifically supported for anal fissure, with moderate evidence, and for anal fistula primarily as an adjunct, with weaker evidence.
Other ingredients used for Anal Fistula or Fissure
aloe veramyrobalan
chamomile
turmeric
curcumin
fiber blend (proprietary)
gotu kola
licorice root
marshmallow
plantain
psyllium
serratiopeptidase
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
Indian bael
nut grass
caesalpinia crista
trichosanthes
Achyranthes
Aerva lanata
Alkanna
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bletilla
Black Nightshade
Boerhavia diffusa
Calotropis gigantea
Castor Oil
Colocynth
Diosmin
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Other health conditions supported by Diosmin
Anal Fistula or FissureBlood Clots (prevention of)
Capillary Weakness
Circulation (poor)
Edema
Hemorrhoids
Phlebitis
Spider Veins
Thrombosis
Varicose Veins