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pineapple enzyme

bromelain

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Reported Uses

  • NOTE: see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table
  • allergic rhinitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • arthralgia, aromatase inhibitor-induced [Insufficient Evidence]
  • burn debridement [Insufficient Evidence]
  • cancer [Insufficient Evidence]
  • chronic venous insufficiency [Insufficient Evidence]
  • dental pain, postop [Insufficient Evidence]
  • diabetes mellitus [Insufficient Evidence]
  • diabetic foot ulcers [Insufficient Evidence]
  • exercise-induced muscle soreness [Insufficient Evidence]
  • exercise-induced respiratory infection [Insufficient Evidence]
  • knee pain [Insufficient Evidence]
  • lymphedema [Insufficient Evidence]
  • multiple sclerosis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • nephrolithiasis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • ocular floaters [Insufficient Evidence]
  • osteoarthritis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • pain, acute [Insufficient Evidence]
  • pain, postop [Insufficient Evidence]
  • parturition [Insufficient Evidence]
  • periodontitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • peripheral neuropathy, chemo-induced [Insufficient Evidence]
  • pityriasis lichenoides chronica [Insufficient Evidence]
  • rhinosinusitis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • sprains [Insufficient Evidence]
  • swelling, postop [Insufficient Evidence]
  • tendinopathy [Insufficient Evidence]
  • UTI [Insufficient Evidence]
  • venous leg ulcers [Insufficient Evidence]
  • wound healing [Insufficient Evidence]

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