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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aerva lanata is traditionally used in various systems of medicine, especially in Ayurveda and folk medicine, for treating or supporting the management of hemorrhoids (piles). Traditional texts and ethnobotanical surveys document its use as an anti-inflammatory and diuretic herb, with applications for conditions involving bleeding and swelling, including hemorrhoids. The herb is often administered as a decoction, paste, or powder, sometimes in combination with other ingredients. The rationale for its traditional use lies in its purported ability to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and control bleeding—symptoms commonly associated with hemorrhoids.

However, scientific validation for these specific uses remains limited. Aerva lanata has been the subject of some pharmacological studies demonstrating anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound-healing properties, but these are largely preclinical (in vitro or animal studies) and not directly linked to hemorrhoidal disease in human clinical trials. No robust clinical evidence currently confirms its efficacy or safety for hemorrhoids. Therefore, while the use of Aerva lanata for hemorrhoids is well-rooted in tradition, the evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak by modern scientific standards.

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