Evidence supporting the use of: Spotted Geranium
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum), also known as wild geranium or cranesbill, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine. While it is primarily recognized for its astringent properties—being used to manage diarrhea, bleeding, and as a topical agent for wounds—there are scattered references in older herbal texts and folk medicine to its use for liver complaints, including jaundice. However, these references are neither widespread nor well-documented compared to its astringent uses. There is no robust clinical or pharmacological evidence supporting the efficacy of Spotted Geranium for jaundice in adults. Modern scientific literature contains little to no study on its effects on liver function or bilirubin metabolism. The use for jaundice appears to be based on traditional use rather than scientific validation. Thus, any support for this indication is weak and should be considered anecdotal. Patients with jaundice should seek evidence-based medical evaluation rather than rely on Spotted Geranium or similar traditional remedies.

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