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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Pimpinella refers to a genus of plants in the Apiaceae family, which includes species such as Pimpinella anisum (anise) and Pimpinella saxifraga. In traditional medicine systems, particularly in parts of Europe and Asia, extracts and preparations from Pimpinella species have been used for a variety of ailments, most notably for digestive and respiratory conditions. There are ethnobotanical reports of Pimpinella species being included in herbal mixtures for liver complaints and jaundice, especially in folk medicine traditions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. However, these uses are based on traditional knowledge, and the exact species used are not always specified or may vary by region. The presumed mechanism relates to the general "liver supportive" role attributed to many aromatic and bitter herbs in traditional systems, but not to direct scientific evidence of efficacy for jaundice.

There is currently a lack of robust scientific studies—such as controlled clinical trials—that validate the effectiveness of Pimpinella species for treating jaundice in adults. Phytochemical analyses show that Pimpinella species contain essential oils, flavonoids, and other constituents with possible hepatoprotective or antioxidant properties, but these findings are preliminary and not directly linked to outcomes in jaundice. Therefore, while the use of Pimpinella for jaundice has some basis in traditional medicine, the strength of evidence is low, and it should not be considered a scientifically validated treatment.

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