Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata), also known as Tasmanian pepperberry, has a history of traditional use by Indigenous Australians and in early colonial herbal medicine. Its leaves and berries were applied for their purported astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. In the context of hemorrhoids, Mountain Pepper was sometimes used topically or internally in folk remedies aiming to reduce swelling, stop minor bleeding, and alleviate discomfort due to its astringent tannins and potential vasoconstrictive effects.

However, direct scientific validation for these uses is minimal. While some phytochemical studies highlight the plant’s antioxidant and antimicrobial constituents (such as polygodial), there is a lack of clinical trials or rigorous research specifically evaluating its efficacy for hemorrhoids. Most of the evidence remains anecdotal or inferred from its broader use for wound healing and bleeding control in traditional medicine. Thus, the use of Mountain Pepper for hemorrhoids is primarily justified by tradition, with limited supporting evidence.

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