Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dichrostachys glomerata is primarily used in traditional African medicine for a variety of ailments, including digestive complaints. Its use for supporting or treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is grounded in ethnomedicinal practices, where it is valued for its purported antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However, there is very limited direct scientific evidence specifically addressing its efficacy for IBS. The available published studies focus mostly on its general gastrointestinal benefits, such as reducing intestinal parasites, modulating gut microbiota, or alleviating symptoms like diarrhea and constipation in traditional contexts. These actions have led to its inclusion in some herbal remedies for digestive health in West and Central Africa. A few in vitro and animal studies suggest that extracts of D. glomerata may have anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic effects, which could theoretically benefit IBS symptoms, but robust clinical trials in humans with IBS are lacking. Therefore, while its use for IBS is supported by tradition and some preliminary pharmacological findings, it cannot be considered scientifically validated at this time.

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