Evidence supporting the use of: Black galingale
For the health condition: Blood Poisoning

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black galingale (Kaempferia parviflora) is a traditional medicinal herb used in Southeast Asian folk medicine for a variety of purposes, including as an anti-inflammatory and to promote general health. In some traditional settings, it has been used to "purify the blood" or to support recovery from infections, which may be loosely connected to the concept of "blood poisoning" (sepsis or severe systemic infection). However, these traditional uses are not based on an understanding of sepsis as defined in modern medicine. The use of black galingale specifically for treating blood poisoning is primarily rooted in traditional beliefs and practices, and not on robust clinical research or scientific validation. There are a few laboratory studies indicating that black galingale has some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but there is no direct evidence from human clinical trials supporting its efficacy in treating sepsis or systemic infections. As such, while traditional medicine may employ black galingale in the context of blood-related illnesses, its use for blood poisoning is not supported by strong scientific evidence and should not replace modern medical treatment for such serious conditions.

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