Evidence supporting the use of: Didymocarpus
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Didymocarpus is primarily known in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurvedic and folk medicine, for its use in treating various ailments including urinary disorders and sometimes as an ingredient in formulations for earache or ear infections. There is ethnobotanical documentation indicating that certain communities have used Didymocarpus species in remedies for ear problems, often applying extracts or decoctions topically to the ear. However, scientific validation for these uses is lacking. There are no well-designed clinical trials or substantial pharmacological studies directly evaluating the efficacy or safety of Didymocarpus in treating ear infections or earache. Most of the available information is anecdotal and based on traditional knowledge. Therefore, while the use of Didymocarpus for ear conditions is supported by traditional practices in some cultures, the overall strength of evidence is very low and based solely on historical rather than scientific grounds.
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blackberry
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
goldenseal
onion
Indian tinospora
mustard seed
oregano
plantain
rosemary
schizonepeta
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
xylitol
mullein
xanthium (cockleburs)
gastrodia
papaya
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
myrrh
sweet flag
sweetgums
morinda
zanthoxylum
eucalyptus
paw paw
melaleuca alternifolia
indigo leaves
geranium
Achyranthes
Anamu
Alchornea
Asafoetida
Aerva lanata
Alsonia scholaris
Asteracea
Abuta
Amor seco
Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bombax
Bergenia
Borneol
Coconut
Calendula
Cinnamomum
Calotropis gigantea
Cajuput
Centipeda
Calamus
Costus
Celosia
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Devil's Club
Erodium cicutarium
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Eugenol
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Fleabane
Goldthread
Gnaphalium
Guava
Garlic
Golden eardrops
Little ironweed
Mallow
Poppy
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Didymocarpus
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores