Evidence supporting the use of: Arani
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Arani (Premna integrifolia), known in Ayurveda as Agnimantha or Arani, is traditionally used in Indian medicine for a variety of ailments, including liver disorders such as jaundice. Classical Ayurvedic texts mention the use of Arani in formulations (such as Dashamoola) for its purported hepatoprotective and detoxifying properties. The rationale in traditional practice is based on the herb’s supposed ability to "strengthen agni" (digestive fire), support bile flow, and alleviate symptoms associated with liver dysfunction. However, scientific studies validating its effectiveness for jaundice in adults are extremely limited. There are a handful of preclinical studies that suggest potential antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of extracts from Premna integrifolia in animal models of liver injury, but these do not directly address jaundice, nor are there robust clinical trials in humans. Therefore, while its use is rooted in tradition and supported by historical medical literature, current scientific evidence is minimal and not sufficient for clinical recommendation. Caution is warranted, and further research is necessary to establish safety and efficacy for this indication.
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dandelion
gooseberry
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honeysuckle
licorice root
lophatherum leaf
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plum fruit
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scrophularia root
silymarin
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rubia cordifolia
swertia
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sweetgums
birch
sheep's sorrel
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white oak
acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Albizia
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
Arani
Borotutu
Babchi
Blackthorn
Blepharis
Bayleaf
Beef liver
Barleria
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Bael
Butternut
boldo
Banyan
black salt
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black root
Bergenia
Chinese Silkvine
Calotropis gigantea
Coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cyathula
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Chirata
Calamus
Carthamus
Colocynth
Clerodendrum indicum
Didymocarpus
Desmodium
Dichrostachys glomerata
Erodium cicutarium
Embelia
Goldthread
Ivy
Lotus
Little ironweed
Orchid
Rhubarb
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Sandalwood
Other health conditions supported by Arani
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Chest Pain
Chills
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysentery
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Indigestion
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Pain (general remedies for)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores