Evidence supporting the use of: Thaumatococcus daniellii
For the health condition: Blood Poisoning

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Thaumatococcus daniellii is widely used in West African traditional medicine, but its reported uses primarily focus on managing diabetes, hypertension, wound healing, and as an anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial agent. The use of T. daniellii to treat or support “blood poisoning”—a colloquial term often referring to sepsis or systemic infection—is based on its traditional application as an antimicrobial agent. Some ethnobotanical surveys have noted its use for treating infections and symptoms that could be interpreted as related to sepsis, such as fever or systemic illness, but there is no consistent or direct documentation of T. daniellii being used specifically for blood poisoning in reputable traditional medicine compendia.

Scientific studies on T. daniellii have demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, which may provide theoretical support for its use in treating infections. However, there is a lack of clinical evidence or controlled studies validating its efficacy against systemic infections or sepsis in humans. The evidence base is therefore limited to traditional use and preliminary laboratory studies, without robust scientific validation for treating blood poisoning.

In summary, the use of Thaumatococcus daniellii for blood poisoning is rooted primarily in traditional medicine, with only minimal indirect support from scientific research. Evidence is weak, and its effectiveness for this specific condition remains unproven in modern scientific literature.

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