Evidence supporting the use of: Bergenia
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bergenia, particularly species such as Bergenia ciliata and Bergenia ligulata, has a long history of use in traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda and folk medicine in India and surrounding regions. In these traditions, Bergenia is considered to have hepatoprotective properties and is sometimes used as part of polyherbal formulations to support liver function and treat conditions such as jaundice. The rationale is based on its perceived ability to clear toxins and support bile flow. However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies or clinical trials directly investigating Bergenia’s effect on jaundice or liver function in humans. While some preclinical research suggests antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in Bergenia extracts, these findings are preliminary and not specific to jaundice. No high-quality human data is available to confirm efficacy or safety for this indication. Therefore, the use of Bergenia for jaundice is primarily justified by traditional practices, with very limited scientific support.
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
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Embelia
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Goldthread
Giant Blazingstar
Gardenia jasminoides
Ivy
Lotus
Little ironweed
Orchid
Rhubarb
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Sandalwood
Other health conditions supported by Bergenia
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Edema
Eye Infections
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Stones
Liver Detoxification
Menstrual Irregularity
Nephritis
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores