Scurfy Pea (Psoralea corylifolia), also known as Bakuchi or Babchi, is a plant used in various traditional systems of medicine, particularly Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these traditions, Scurfy Pea seeds and their extracts have been employed for a range of ailments, including skin diseases, vitiligo, and certain liver conditions. Its use in supporting or treating hepatitis is mainly based on these longstanding traditional practices. In Ayurveda, for example, Bakuchi is sometimes mentioned as a component in formulations aimed at supporting liver health or treating jaundice, a symptom associated with hepatitis. However, these uses rely primarily on empirical and anecdotal evidence, as well as on the herb's general reputation for "blood purification" and hepatoprotective effects within traditional systems.

Scientific studies on Scurfy Pea’s effects on hepatitis are extremely limited. Some laboratory and animal studies have demonstrated that certain compounds found in Psoralea corylifolia (such as psoralen and bakuchiol) may possess hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. Nevertheless, these findings are preliminary, and there is a lack of robust clinical evidence demonstrating safety or efficacy in humans with hepatitis. No authoritative clinical trials or systematic reviews currently validate the effectiveness of Scurfy Pea for hepatitis management. Therefore, its use for hepatitis is best categorized as traditional, with very limited supporting evidence.