Evidence supporting the use of: Bengal Fig
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
The use of Bengal Fig (Ficus benghalensis) for ear infections or earache is primarily supported by traditional medicine, particularly within Ayurveda and some systems of folk medicine in South Asia. Traditionally, the latex or other parts of the Bengal Fig have been used topically or as ear drops to alleviate symptoms of earache, often due to its presumed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. However, scientific studies directly evaluating the efficacy of Bengal Fig for ear infections or earache are lacking. Available pharmacological research on Ficus benghalensis primarily focuses on its general antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, with limited or no clinical studies specifically assessing its effects on otic infections or pain. Therefore, while historical and ethnobotanical records document its traditional use, there is minimal scientific validation for this indication, and its evidence rating remains low.
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onion
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oregano
plantain
rosemary
schizonepeta
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xylitol
mullein
xanthium (cockleburs)
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sweetgums
morinda
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eucalyptus
paw paw
melaleuca alternifolia
indigo leaves
geranium
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Anamu
Alchornea
Asafoetida
Aerva lanata
Alsonia scholaris
Asteracea
Abuta
Amor seco
Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bombax
Bergenia
Borneol
Coconut
Calendula
Cinnamomum
Calotropis gigantea
Cajuput
Centipeda
Calamus
Costus
Celosia
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
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Euphorbia
Eugenol
Goldthread
Garlic
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Other health conditions supported by Bengal Fig
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bladder Infection
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Emphysema
Eye Infections
Fatigue
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Goiter
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Influenza
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones