Evidence supporting the use of: Macaranga indica
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Macaranga indica, commonly known as Indian Macaranga, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia. Its leaves and bark have been applied topically for minor wounds, cuts, and abrasions in folk remedies. The justification for its use primarily arises from ethnobotanical surveys and traditional knowledge, where it is believed to possess wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies directly evaluating its efficacy in the treatment of abrasions. Limited phytochemical analyses indicate the presence of flavonoids, tannins, and other phenolic compounds, which could theoretically contribute to wound healing and antimicrobial activity, but there are no controlled clinical trials or widely cited pharmacological studies confirming these effects in humans. Therefore, the primary evidence for its use in treating abrasions is traditional, with only minimal preliminary scientific support based on its phytochemical profile.

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