Evidence supporting the use of: Homalomena
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Homalomena species, particularly Homalomena aromatica and Homalomena occulta, have a history of use in traditional medicine systems across Asia, including Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these practices, the plant is sometimes employed as part of herbal formulations used to address liver ailments, including jaundice in adults. The rationale behind its use is typically based on its perceived properties for "cooling" the body, detoxifying effects, and supporting liver function. However, there is a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological studies specifically validating the efficacy or safety of Homalomena for jaundice in adults. Most available information is anecdotal or derived from ethnobotanical surveys. The limited laboratory research that exists focuses mainly on anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects and does not directly address jaundice or liver function restoration. Therefore, while its use is grounded in tradition, the scientific evidence supporting its use for jaundice is very weak, and it is not recognized in evidence-based medical guidelines for this condition.
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Abrus
Albizia
Ajuga
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American Liverleaf
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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
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Calamus
Carthamus
Colocynth
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Didymocarpus
Desmodium
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Goldthread
Giant Blazingstar
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Ivy
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Rhubarb
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Other health conditions supported by Homalomena
Abdominal PainAfterbirth Pain
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Dandruff
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Pneumonia
Rashes and Hives
Sinus Infection
Skin (infections)
Sore Throat
Stress
Wounds and Sores