Evidence supporting the use of: Anamu
For the health condition: Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) has a traditional history of use in folk medicine across Latin America and the Caribbean, often for its purported antimicrobial properties. In recent years, a number of laboratory studies have investigated the antibacterial and antifungal effects of Anamu extracts. In vitro research has demonstrated that Anamu contains compounds such as dibenzyl trisulfide, which exhibit activity against a variety of bacterial strains, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida species. These findings suggest that Anamu possesses some antimicrobial properties, potentially supporting its use as an alternative or adjunct to conventional antibiotics.
However, the available evidence is limited to preclinical studies—mainly in vitro and a few animal models. There are no well-conducted clinical trials in humans demonstrating that Anamu is effective or safe as an alternative to antibiotics for treating infections. While its traditional use and initial scientific findings are promising, more rigorous research, including randomized controlled trials, is needed to determine its efficacy, safety, dosing, and mechanism of action in humans. Thus, although Anamu is being explored as a potential antibiotic alternative, the current scientific evidence is preliminary and insufficient to recommend its clinical use as a substitute for antibiotics.
Other ingredients used for Antibiotics (alternatives to)
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garlic bulb
ginger
goldenseal
green tea
oregano
zinc
turmeric
vitamin C
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
Acemannan
ajoene
Alantolactone
Alchornea
algae
Algal protein
Allicin
Alliin
Allyl Sulfide
Alpha-terpineol
Andrographis
Andrographolide
2′-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL)
Anamu
astragalus
Bacillus
Bacillus indicus
bacillus subtilis
Bacteria
Baicalin
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bee hive
Bee products
Bee Propolis
benzyl isothiocyanate
caprylic acid
Carvacrol
coptis chinesis
Garlic
lactoferrin
melaleuca alternifolia
Bidens pilosa
black cumin
black walnut
Alsonia scholaris
Asteracea
Aucubin
Azelaic acid
bacillus clausii
Bacillus licheniformis
Basidiomycota
Betulinic acid
Blue-Green Alage
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
Brazillian peppertree
Brevibacillus laterosporus
Butea monosperma
butyric acid
Calotropis gigantea
Capric Acid
caterpillar mushroom
Centipeda
Chalcone
Chinese Raisintree
Cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamic Acid
Citral
clerodendrum indicum
Clostridium butyricum
clove
Coconut
coconut oil
colostrum
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
European Elder
geranium
gooseberry
honeysuckle
horseradish
Indian tinospora
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus paracasei
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
lentinula edodes mycelia
LH01-myoviridae
mastic gum
monolaurin
morinda
myrrh
neem tree
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
oyster mushroom
paederia foetida
papaya
pau d'arco
phenolic acids
pistacia integerrima gall
plantain
rhizome
sage
shiitake mushroom
thyme
wasabia japonica
yellow root
Other health conditions supported by Anamu
Cancer (natural therapy for)Cancer (prevention)
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Parasites (general)
Urinary Tract Infections
Abdominal Pain
Abscesses
Abrasions
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bedwetting
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colitis
Cough (general)
Cuts
Debility
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Endometriosis
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Energy (lack of)
Gas and Bloating
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Herpes
Infection
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Itching
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Malaria