Evidence supporting the use of: Bасора
For the health condition: Boils
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri), traditionally known as "Brahmi" in Ayurveda, is primarily celebrated for its nootropic (cognitive-enhancing) properties rather than for treating skin conditions like boils. However, in some traditional medical systems—particularly Ayurveda—Bacopa has been used for a range of indications, including as an anti-inflammatory and wound-healing agent. Ayurvedic practitioners sometimes recommend Bacopa either topically or internally for skin ailments, citing its purported ability to "cool" the body and reduce inflammation. There are references in Ayurvedic texts to using Bacopa in medicated oils or pastes applied to inflamed skin to promote healing. Despite these traditional uses, scientific literature directly examining Bacopa’s efficacy for treating boils (which are localized skin infections usually caused by Staphylococcus bacteria) is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that Bacopa extracts possess anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial properties, which could theoretically be beneficial for skin infections, but these effects have not been robustly studied in the context of boils in humans. In summary, the use of Bacopa for boils is rooted in traditional medicine rather than in strong scientific validation. While its anti-inflammatory properties provide some rationale, there is insufficient clinical evidence to support its use for this purpose in modern practice.
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myrrh
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Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
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American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
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Arani
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Borassus Palm
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benzyl isothiocyanate
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Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
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Curry leaf
Calendula
Croton seeds
Calotropis gigantea
Colloidal Silver
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Carry Me Seed
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cynoglossum grande
Cedar
California Pitcher Plant
Centipeda
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Eupolyphaga sinensis
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Eclipta
Echinacea
Emu Oil
Essential Oil Blend
Elephant's Head
Eupatorium
Euphorbia
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Eugenol
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Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Fleabane
Garlic
Iris
Little ironweed
Mallow
Oak
Poppy
Spikenard
Other health conditions supported by bасора
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Acne
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colic (adults)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Products containing bасора
Pure Encapsulations
Bacopa Monnieri
Pure Encapsulations
Brain Reset