Celrodendrum indicum (commonly spelled Clerodendrum indicum), also known as Turk’s Turban or Skyrocket, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. In traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine, various parts of the plant (roots, leaves, stems) have been used for their purported anti-inflammatory, carminative, and digestive properties. Some ethnobotanical sources mention its use for treating digestive disturbances, which could include symptoms similar to those of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), such as abdominal discomfort, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. However, these uses are based on traditional practice rather than formal clinical validation.

There is very limited scientific research specifically investigating Clerodendrum indicum for IBS. Some preliminary studies have reported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities of extracts from this plant, but these studies do not directly address IBS or its complex pathophysiology. No clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies have validated its efficacy or safety for IBS in humans. Therefore, the justification for its use in IBS is primarily traditional, and the evidence supporting this use is weak and anecdotal.