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Source of validity: Traditional
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Quisqualis indica (also known as Rangoon creeper) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. Its seeds and other parts have been used for various gastrointestinal complaints, including colic. In Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, Quisqualis is cited as a remedy for intestinal discomfort, abdominal pain, and parasitic infections, which can present with colic-like symptoms. However, its primary traditional use has been as an anthelmintic (for expelling intestinal worms), and any benefit for colic in adults is generally secondary to its anti-parasitic effects. There is a lack of high-quality clinical evidence or modern scientific studies specifically validating its use for adult colic unrelated to parasitic infections. Most available information comes from ethnobotanical surveys and traditional medical texts. Thus, while there is a documented tradition of use for gastrointestinal complaints—including symptoms that may overlap with colic—the evidence supporting efficacy for adult colic specifically is limited and largely anecdotal. No robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies have directly addressed its effect on colic in adults. Therefore, the justification for its use in this context remains primarily traditional and with low evidence strength.

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