Evidence supporting the use of: Kigelia africana
For the health condition: Boils
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Kigelia africana, commonly known as the sausage tree, is traditionally used in various African cultures to treat skin infections, including boils. Ethnobotanical surveys and traditional medicine literature report the topical application of preparations made from the bark, fruit, or leaves to affected areas. The rationale is largely based on ancestral knowledge passed down through generations, where Kigelia africana is believed to possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Scientific investigations have demonstrated some antibacterial activity of Kigelia africana extracts against bacteria commonly implicated in skin infections, such as Staphylococcus aureus, but these findings are largely preliminary and mostly in vitro. There is a lack of robust clinical studies or trials directly evaluating its efficacy and safety in treating boils in humans. Thus, while its use is well-documented in traditional practice and supported by some laboratory evidence, the overall quality and quantity of scientific validation remain limited. Its use for boils is best characterized as traditional, with moderate evidence (rating 2) due to supporting laboratory studies but insufficient clinical data.
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