Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Clerodendrum indicum (also known as "Turk's Turban" or "Skyrocket") has a history of use in traditional medicine systems across South and Southeast Asia. In Ayurveda, Siddha, and folk medicinal practices, various parts of the plant—most notably the roots, leaves, and stems—have been employed for a range of ailments including fever, cough, rheumatism, and sometimes liver-related conditions such as jaundice. Reports of its use for jaundice are found in ethnobotanical surveys and compilations of traditional knowledge, where decoctions or infusions are administered for their supposed hepatoprotective and detoxifying effects. However, the scientific basis for these uses is minimal. Very few pharmacological studies have focused on its direct impact on liver function or its efficacy in treating jaundice. Some research indicates Clerodendrum indicum possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically support liver health, but these studies are preliminary and do not specifically address jaundice or provide clinical validation. Therefore, while traditional use exists, the evidence supporting its use for jaundice is weak, and robust clinical trials are lacking. Caution is advised, and it should not be considered a substitute for evidence-based treatment of jaundice in adults.

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