Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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American Wormseed (Dysphania ambrosioides, formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the Americas, for a variety of ailments, most notably as an anthelmintic (to expel intestinal worms). In some traditional systems, especially in folk medicine, it has been used to address digestive complaints including constipation in children, often as a secondary effect related to its action on intestinal parasites. However, this use is not widely documented in authoritative herbal pharmacopoeias, and there is little to no modern clinical research or scientific validation supporting its efficacy specifically for the treatment of constipation in children.

Most references to American Wormseed focus on its anti-parasitic effects, with constipation occasionally noted as a symptom that might improve following expulsion of worms. There is no substantive scientific evidence, such as controlled trials or pharmacological studies, that directly support its use for constipation apart from anecdotal or historical accounts. Furthermore, the plant contains compounds (such as ascaridole) that can be toxic, especially to children, and its use is generally not recommended without medical supervision.

In summary, the use of American Wormseed for constipation in children is primarily based on traditional or folk practices, with minimal evidence available to confirm its safety or efficacy for this specific indication.

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