Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Pistacia integerrima, particularly its galls, has a long-standing use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Ayurveda and Unani, for the management of respiratory ailments, infections, and as a general tonic. In these systems, the galls are often used as an ingredient in polyherbal formulations to treat conditions believed to be related to microbial infections such as coughs, asthma, and bronchitis. The rationale behind its use as an alternative or support to antibiotics stems from its perceived ability to fight infections and boost immunity. Several preclinical studies have demonstrated that extracts of Pistacia integerrima galls possess antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria and fungi in vitro, lending some scientific plausibility to traditional uses. However, these studies are limited in scope, often conducted only in laboratory settings without clinical validation. There is currently a lack of robust human clinical trials demonstrating that Pistacia integerrima gall can serve as a true alternative to conventional antibiotics. Therefore, while traditional use is well documented and some preliminary scientific evidence exists suggesting antimicrobial properties, the overall scientific validation is limited at this time, and it should not be used as a sole replacement for antibiotics in serious infections without medical supervision.

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