Evidence supporting the use of: Juniper
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Juniper (Juniperus communis) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of conditions, including as a remedy for digestive complaints, urinary tract issues, and, less commonly, hemorrhoids. The use of juniper for hemorrhoids primarily comes from traditional European and folk medicine, where juniper berries or extracts were sometimes included in topical ointments or teas thought to reduce inflammation and improve blood circulation. The mechanism was believed to involve juniper's mild diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. However, there are no robust clinical trials or scientific studies specifically validating juniper's effectiveness for hemorrhoids. Most evidence is anecdotal or based on historical texts. Modern phytotherapy references may mention juniper as part of multi-herb preparations, but it is not a standard or widely recommended treatment for hemorrhoids in evidence-based medicine. Furthermore, juniper can cause irritation if used topically in high concentrations and may have adverse effects when ingested in large amounts. In summary, juniper's use for hemorrhoids is rooted in tradition rather than supported by scientific research, and the quality of evidence is weak.
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Other health conditions supported by Juniper
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gout
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Influenza
Kidney Stones
Liver Detoxification