Synopsis

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

Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) is primarily used in traditional medicine systems in Central and South America and the Caribbean for a variety of health concerns, including as a general detoxifying herb. Traditional healers have sometimes recommended Anamu for "cleansing the blood" or supporting liver health, but its specific use for liver detoxification is based more on folk practices than on robust scientific evidence. The plant contains several bioactive compounds, such as sulfur-containing compounds, flavonoids, and triterpenes, which have shown some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in laboratory studies. However, there is a lack of direct clinical evidence or well-controlled scientific studies specifically demonstrating that Anamu supports liver detoxification or treats liver diseases in humans. Most available research has focused on its antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities rather than hepatic benefits. Therefore, its use for liver detoxification is justified mostly by tradition, and the evidence supporting this use is weak, meriting a low evidence rating.

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