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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume, also known as Ume) has a history of use in East Asian traditional medicine, including Chinese and Japanese herbal practices. It is sometimes employed as a remedy for digestive complaints, detoxification, and liver-related ailments, which may include symptoms resembling jaundice. Historical texts mention its use for "clearing heat" and "eliminating dampness," terms that in traditional frameworks sometimes relate to liver and biliary disorders. However, the specific use of Japanese Apricot for treating jaundice in adults is not strongly established, more commonly being part of broader formulations rather than a primary intervention.

Scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Japanese Apricot for jaundice is extremely limited. Most modern research focuses on its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, with only a few animal or in vitro studies suggesting potential hepatoprotective effects. No robust clinical trials have demonstrated its benefit in treating jaundice in adults, and it is not recognized in modern medical guidelines for this purpose. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent, it is not strongly validated scientifically, and the evidence supporting its use for jaundice is weak.

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