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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aerva lanata, commonly known as mountain knotgrass, has been traditionally used in various systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Siddha, and folk medicine, for liver-related ailments such as jaundice. Ethnobotanical records and surveys from South Asia, particularly India, note its use in decoctions or infusions administered to both adults and infants experiencing symptoms of jaundice. The rationale in traditional medicine is often related to the plant's supposed ability to "purify the blood" and promote liver health.

However, scientific validation for the use of Aerva lanata specifically in the treatment or support of jaundice, especially in infants, is limited. While some in vitro and animal studies report hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties of Aerva lanata extracts, these studies do not directly address neonatal jaundice nor provide robust clinical data. Human trials examining its efficacy or safety in infants with jaundice are lacking. Thus, while the use of Aerva lanata for jaundice is primarily justified by traditional practice, current scientific evidence is insufficient to confirm its effectiveness or safety for this purpose, especially in vulnerable populations like infants.

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