Evidence supporting the use of: Tulbaghia
For the health condition: Abscesses
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Tulbaghia, commonly known as wild garlic or society garlic, has been traditionally used in various African medicinal systems, particularly in South Africa, for the treatment of abscesses and other skin infections. Ethnobotanical surveys and historical records indicate that indigenous healers have applied mashed or crushed Tulbaghia species topically to abscesses, boils, and wounds, believing in its purported antimicrobial and healing properties. The use is primarily justified by tradition, as there is a longstanding cultural practice of employing this plant for external infections, including abscesses.
Scientific studies on Tulbaghia’s efficacy against abscesses are limited, though some in vitro research has demonstrated that extracts of Tulbaghia species possess antibacterial activity against certain pathogens. However, these studies are preliminary, and there is no direct clinical evidence or controlled trials that confirm its effectiveness specifically for abscess management in humans. Thus, while its use is well-established in traditional medicine, the scientific validation remains modest and indirect, reflecting a need for further research to substantiate these practices. Overall, the evidence supporting Tulbaghia's use for abscesses is rooted in ethnomedicinal tradition rather than robust scientific validation.
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curcumin
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garlic bulb
ginger
goldenseal
green tea
lavender
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stillingia
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white oak
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indigo leaves
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arnica
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Ardisia
acacia
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Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Aucubin
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Andrographis
Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Asteracea
Abuta
Alkanna
Amor seco
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Bai Ji
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
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Balsam
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Brazillian peppertree
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Banyan
Bletilla
Boxwood
Bur-Reed
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Black root
Bassia scoparia
Boerhavia diffusa
Coconut
Calendula
Croton seeds
Calotropis gigantea
Colloidal Silver
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cymbidium goeringii
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cynoglossum grande
Celandine
California Pitcher Plant
Centipeda
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Ceanothus integerrimus
Cynodon dactylon
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Castor Oil
Copaiba Oil
Cynanchum
Clerodendrum indicum
Casearia sylvestris
Catlaw Buttercup
Chrysophanics
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Dragon's Blood
Davilla rugosa
European Elder
Erigeron
Elephant Vine
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Erodium cicutarium
Echinacea
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
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Garlic
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Other health conditions supported by Tulbaghia
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Conjunctivitis
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)