Synopsis

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

Desmodium gangeticum has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda and traditional folk medicine in India and Southeast Asia, for the management of infections and various inflammatory conditions. Traditionally, its roots, leaves, and whole plant extracts have been used to address ailments like fever, respiratory infections, and wounds, often as an alternative or adjunct to other remedies in the pre-antibiotic era. The rationale for its use is based on its described 'antimicrobial', 'febrifuge', and 'immunomodulatory' properties in classical texts and ethnobotanical records.

Scientific studies are limited in scope and quality. Some in vitro research shows that extracts of Desmodium gangeticum display mild to moderate inhibitory activity against certain bacteria and fungi, but these results have not been sufficiently validated in animal models or clinical trials. The exact mechanisms and active compounds responsible for these effects are not well characterized. There are no robust clinical studies directly comparing its efficacy to standard antibiotics or establishing it as a true alternative. Therefore, while traditional use as a supportive or alternative remedy for infections is well documented, scientific validation remains preliminary and insufficient.

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