Evidence supporting the use of: Sesbania
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sesbania species, particularly Sesbania grandiflora (commonly known as agati or vegetable hummingbird), have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and folk medicine in Southeast Asia and India. In these traditions, various parts of the plant—including flowers, leaves, and bark—are used to manage symptoms of colds, fever, and other respiratory conditions. Decoctions and infusions made from the leaves or flowers are administered to reduce fever and alleviate cold symptoms, often attributed to the plant’s purported anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties.

However, scientific studies directly validating the efficacy of Sesbania for treating colds with fever in humans are limited. Some laboratory research suggests that extracts from Sesbania may possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and mild antimicrobial activities, which could theoretically benefit respiratory infections. Still, evidence is mostly preclinical, involving in vitro or animal models, and does not directly translate to clinical outcomes for cold and fever in humans. As such, the use of Sesbania for colds with fever is primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific validation.

In summary, while Sesbania is traditionally used to treat colds and fever, scientific support remains limited. Its use in this context should be considered more as a reflection of cultural practice than evidence-based medicine.

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