Evidence supporting the use of: Oldenlandia
For the health condition: Parasites (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Oldenlandia, particularly Oldenlandia corymbosa and Oldenlandia diffusa, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and various folk medicine practices across Asia. It has been used traditionally for a variety of ailments, including fevers, infections, and as an adjunct in treating parasitic diseases. In some traditional systems, Oldenlandia preparations are believed to possess antiparasitic and antihelmintic properties, and decoctions or extracts have been used to help expel intestinal worms and treat other parasitic infections. However, the scientific validation for Oldenlandia's antiparasitic effects is limited. While there are some preclinical studies indicating that extracts from Oldenlandia species possess antimicrobial and antiparasitic activity in vitro, these studies are sparse, often preliminary, and most focus on broader antimicrobial properties rather than specific activity against clinically relevant parasites. No robust human clinical trials or systematic reviews definitively establish its efficacy for treating parasitic infections. Thus, the use of Oldenlandia for this purpose is primarily rooted in traditional practice, with modest supporting evidence from laboratory research but lacking strong clinical validation.
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Berberis (unspecified)
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Other health conditions supported by Oldenlandia
AbscessesAntibiotics (alternatives to)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholera
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Conjunctivitis
Cuts
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Fever
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Influenza
Kidney Infection
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Malaria
Mumps
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Parasites (tapeworm)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Sinus Infection
Staph Infections
Syphilis
Tuberculosis
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores