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. 2021 Mar 8:8:256.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.17893.2. eCollection 2019.

Application of genus Cassia in the treatment of Constipation: A systematic review

Muhammad Shahzad Aslam  1   2
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Application of genus Cassia in the treatment of Constipation: A systematic review

Muhammad Shahzad Aslam. F1000Res. .

Abstract

Purpose: Role of genus cassia in the treatment of Constipation Methods: Methodological analysis, systematic review, and meta-analysis of identified studies using RevMan Result and Discussion: Cassia fistula was partially effected in treating constipation however there is a need for improvement in the protocol of studies to reduce biases. These results were only limited to one species so it cannot be generalized among all species of Cassia.

Conclusion: Cassia fistula is partially effective in reducing the pain and consistency of stool during constipation among children.

Keywords: Cassia; Cassia fistula; Constipation; Pediatric gastroenterology.

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No competing interests were disclosed.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. PRISMA flow diagram.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Methodological quality assessment of the 2 studies included in the meta-analysis (0=No/not reported, 1=Yes).
Figure 3.
Figure 3.. Forest plot in defaecation before and after treatment.
Figure 4.
Figure 4.. Funnel plot showing overall standardized mean difference in defaecation before and after treatment.
Figure 5.
Figure 5.. Forest plot in fecal incontinence before and after treatment.
Figure 6.
Figure 6.. Funnel plot showing overall standardized mean difference in fecal incontinence before and after treatment.
Figure 7.
Figure 7.. Forest plot in retentive posturing before and after treatment.
Figure 8.
Figure 8.. Funnel plot showing overall standardized mean difference in retentive posturing before and after treatment.
Figure 9.
Figure 9.. Forest plot in severity of pain before and after treatment.
Figure 10.
Figure 10.. Funnel plot showing overall standardized mean difference in severity of pain before and after treatment.
Figure 11.
Figure 11.. Forest plot in consistency of stool before and after treatment.
Figure 12.
Figure 12.. Funnel plot showing overall standardized mean difference in consistency of stool before and after treatment.
Figure 13.
Figure 13.. Forest plot in acceptance and tolerance after treatment.
Figure 14.
Figure 14.. Funnel plot showing overall standardized mean difference in acceptance and tolerance after treatment.
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