Evidence supporting the use of: Babchi
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia) is primarily used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for a variety of ailments, including skin disorders and liver conditions. Its use in supporting or treating jaundice in adults is largely based on traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation. Classical Ayurvedic texts mention Babchi as an herb that can act on the liver, and it has been included in various polyherbal formulations aimed at treating jaundice. The traditional rationale is rooted in the herb's supposed ability to "purify the blood" and support liver function, which is believed to aid in the resolution of jaundice symptoms.
However, scientific evidence supporting Babchi's efficacy in treating jaundice is minimal. There are a few preclinical studies indicating that Babchi may have hepatoprotective effects, such as reducing chemically-induced liver damage in animal models, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to jaundice as a clinical syndrome in humans. There is a lack of well-designed clinical trials or systematic reviews evaluating its effectiveness or safety for jaundice in adults. In summary, while Babchi's use for jaundice is rooted in tradition, there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to support its use for this condition.
Other ingredients used for Jaundice (adults)
aloe veragreen chiretta
annatto
artichoke
bamboo
barberry
myrobalan
betel
blackberry
bovine liver
rice
turmeric
dandelion
gooseberry
heartwood
honeysuckle
licorice root
lophatherum leaf
lovage
milk thistle
plum fruit
reishi mushroom
scrophularia root
silymarin
chickweed
typhonium
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
blackboard tree
fumaria parviflora
picrorhiza kurroa
rubia cordifolia
swertia
morus
sweetgums
birch
sheep's sorrel
peach
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
Big Quaking Grass
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
Embelia
Goldthread
Lotus
Little ironweed
Orchid
Rhubarb
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Sandalwood
Other health conditions supported by Babchi
AcneAthlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Dermatitis
Eczema
Fungal Infections
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Herpes
Impetigo
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Insect Repellant
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Leprosy
Lesions
Lice
Psoriasis
Scabies
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Snake Bite
Staph Infections
Wounds and Sores