Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sphaeranthus indicus, commonly known as East Indian globe thistle, has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of ailments, including digestive disorders such as dyspepsia. Classical Ayurvedic texts describe the plant as having deepana (appetizer) and pachana (digestive) properties, supporting its use in indigestion, flatulence, and loss of appetite. Herbal preparations using the flowers, leaves, or whole plant are traditionally administered to alleviate symptoms of dyspepsia.

While there are some preclinical studies indicating Sphaeranthus indicus may have gastroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects in animal models, high-quality clinical evidence in humans specifically for dyspepsia remains limited. Most of the support for its use against dyspepsia comes from ethnobotanical surveys, Ayurvedic literature, and empirical use over centuries rather than modern clinical trials. Thus, the rating reflects moderate traditional but limited scientific evidence for this indication.

In summary, Sphaeranthus indicus is used to support and treat dyspepsia primarily based on traditional knowledge and long-standing herbal practice in Ayurvedic medicine, with only preliminary pharmacological studies suggesting possible mechanisms but lacking robust clinical validation.

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