Synopsis

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

Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus) has a long history of use in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine, where it is often employed as a "blood purifier" and for conditions associated with swelling or water retention, such as edema. Classical Ayurvedic texts mention its use for managing "shotha" (swelling), which corresponds to edema in modern terminology. The root is believed to possess mild diuretic properties, which could theoretically help reduce fluid accumulation in tissues. However, modern scientific validation is limited. While some preclinical studies suggest that extracts of Hemidesmus indicus may exhibit diuretic effects in animal models, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. No major pharmacological studies have definitively established its efficacy or safety for edema specifically. Therefore, its use for edema is justified primarily by traditional practice rather than scientific evidence. The overall strength of evidence supporting its use for this purpose rates as low, reflecting limited animal data and the absence of well-controlled human studies.

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