Evidence supporting the use of: Hedyotis (unspecified)
For the health condition: Goiter

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Hedyotis, commonly referred to as Oldenlandia (notably Hedyotis corymbosa or Hedyotis diffusa), has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In some traditional practices, Hedyotis species have been used to address a variety of conditions, including swelling and inflammation, which can be related to goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland). However, specific references to Hedyotis being used exclusively or primarily for goiter are relatively rare, and most traditional documentation attributes its use to general detoxification, anti-inflammatory, or anti-tumor effects rather than direct action on thyroid disorders.

There is a lack of high-quality scientific research or clinical trials directly assessing the efficacy of Hedyotis species in treating goiter. No robust phytochemical or pharmacological studies have demonstrated a mechanism by which Hedyotis would impact thyroid hormone synthesis, iodine metabolism, or autoimmune processes underlying most cases of goiter. The limited evidence available comes from ethnobotanical surveys or traditional medicine formulations in which Hedyotis is sometimes included as one of many ingredients, but without clear attribution of effect specifically for thyroid enlargement.

In summary, while there is a traditional basis for the use of Hedyotis for conditions involving glandular swelling, the evidence for its specific efficacy in treating goiter is weak and not supported by modern scientific validation.

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