Synopsis

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

Laggera pterodonta is primarily used in traditional medicine to support or treat gas and bloating. In several regions of Africa and Asia, especially within the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and folk medicine, the plant has been used historically for various digestive complaints, including abdominal distension, indigestion, and flatulence. Traditional practitioners often prepare decoctions or infusions from the aerial parts of Laggera pterodonta to alleviate digestive discomfort, attributing its benefits to its presumed carminative and anti-inflammatory properties.

Scientific studies on the use of Laggera pterodonta for gas and bloating are limited. Some phytochemical analyses have identified the presence of sesquiterpenoids, flavonoids, and essential oils, which may have spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects in vitro or in animal models, but direct clinical evidence in humans for its efficacy in relieving gas and bloating is lacking. Therefore, its use for this purpose is mainly justified by tradition, with only preliminary pharmacological evidence that may support its traditional applications.

In summary, while Laggera pterodonta has a credible history of traditional use for digestive issues such as gas and bloating, robust scientific validation is currently insufficient, and its efficacy for this indication should be considered as supported mainly by traditional, rather than scientific, evidence.

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