Evidence supporting the use of: Bishop's Weed
For the health condition: Debility
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bishop's Weed (Trachyspermum ammi, also known as ajwain) has a long history of use in traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda and Unani. In these systems, Bishop's Weed is valued for its carminative, stimulant, and tonic properties, and it is sometimes recommended as part of remedies for general debility, fatigue, or weakness. The rationale behind this traditional use is based on the belief that Bishop's Weed can stimulate the digestive system, improve appetite, and thereby bolster overall vitality and strength.
However, there is a lack of robust scientific evidence to support the use of Bishop's Weed specifically for debility. Most modern research on Bishop's Weed has focused on its antimicrobial, antifungal, and digestive benefits, with studies looking at its active compounds such as thymol. There are no high-quality clinical trials or systematic reviews that directly demonstrate efficacy for treating or supporting debility in humans. Thus, while its use is grounded in tradition, the evidence base remains weak, and any benefit for debility is currently speculative or anecdotal rather than scientifically validated.
In summary, Bishop's Weed is traditionally used for debility in some cultures, but scientific validation for this application is minimal to nonexistent.
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bovine spleen
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chlorella
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elderberry
garlic bulb
ginger
grape
green tea
l-glutamine
milk
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
pomegranate
protein
spirulina
vitamin C
vitamin D
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
siler root
hyacinth bean
algae
Aralia
Antler
Ambergris
Angelica
acacia
Achyranthes
Anamu
Aletris
Algal protein
Ant
Abalone
Animal protein
Bishop's Weed
Beef Protein
Beef
Beef liver
Bovine Protein
Bael
Borassus aethiopum
Codonopsis
Cynomorium
Chlorophytum
Chicken
Deer Root
Deer Velvet
Elk antler
Other health conditions supported by Bishop's Weed
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Angina
Appetite (deficient)
Appetite (excessive)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bedwetting
Belching
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Debility
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Fever