Possibly Ineffective for
 
Muscle soreness caused by exercise. Taking bromelain by mouth after intense exercise does not seem to prevent muscle soreness. It also doesn't reduce pain or weakness or improve flexibility.
Insufficient Evidence for
Burns. Early research shows that applying gel containing bromelain enzymes under a wound dressing helps remove dead tissue from burns.
Kidney stones. Early research found that adding bromelain to tamsulosin might help the body get rid of kidney stones.
Knee pain. Early research shows that taking bromelain by mouth might reduce mild knee pain.
Osteoarthritis. Early research shows that taking bromelain by mouth alone doesn't seem to help arthritis pain.
A skin condition that causes small, scaling, raised spots (pityriasis lichenoides chronica or PLC). Early research shows that bromelain might help treat episodes of PLC.
Pain after surgery. Some research shows that bromelain slightly reduces pain after removal of wisdom teeth. But it doesn't seem to reduce lockjaw or swelling.
Swelling (inflammation) of the nasal cavity and sinuses (rhinosinusitis). Early research shows that taking bromelain along with decongestants, antihistamines, or antibiotics helps reduce nasal swelling in people with sinusitis. But this research is not very reliable.
Nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by cancer drug treatment.
Acute pain.
Cancer.
Childbirth.
Hay fever.
Infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs).
Painful conditions caused by overuse of tendons (tendinopathy).
Swelling in the arms or legs caused by damage to the lymph system (lymphedema).
Other conditions.
 
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product above is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.