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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Typhonium, particularly species like Typhonium flagelliforme, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems in parts of Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. In these systems, the plant is sometimes used to address liver-related ailments, including jaundice, which is characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels often related to liver dysfunction. Traditional healers have employed typhonium preparations (such as decoctions or poultices) in the belief that the plant possesses detoxifying properties and can help in the management of liver disorders. The rationale is primarily based on empirical observations and centuries of folk practice rather than rigorous scientific investigation.

However, scientific evidence supporting the use of typhonium for jaundice is minimal. While some preliminary studies have explored the plant’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which theoretically could support liver health, there is a lack of robust clinical research demonstrating efficacy or safety specifically for jaundice in adults. Most of the available data are either in vitro or animal studies, and they do not directly confirm benefits for human liver diseases or jaundice. As such, while typhonium’s use for jaundice is justified by tradition, its effectiveness remains unproven by modern science.

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