Evidence supporting the use of: Bamboo
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bamboo has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in parts of Asia, to support liver health and manage symptoms associated with jaundice. There are references in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and some Ayurvedic practices to the use of bamboo shavings (Bambusa arundinacea or related species) as a cooling and detoxifying agent, which practitioners believe can help alleviate symptoms like fever, restlessness, and yellowing of the skin that are typical of jaundice. The rationale stems from bamboo's purported "heat-clearing" and "toxin-removing" properties, as described in classical TCM texts. However, scientific validation for these effects is extremely limited. Modern pharmacological studies on bamboo extracts have focused primarily on their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, but there is little direct evidence linking bamboo or its compounds to improvements in liver function or bilirubin metabolism in jaundiced adults. Clinical trials or animal studies specifically addressing bamboo's role in treating jaundice are lacking. Thus, while bamboo's use for jaundice is supported by tradition in certain cultures, the evidence base remains weak, and it should not be considered a substitute for evidence-based medical treatment in jaundiced adults.

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