Evidence supporting the use of: Lophira lanceolata
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Lophira lanceolata, commonly known as "false shea" or "dwarf red ironwood," is a plant used in traditional medicine in parts of West and Central Africa. There are ethnobotanical records indicating that various preparations of Lophira lanceolata, particularly from the bark and leaves, have been used in folk remedies to address earaches and ear infections. The traditional use typically involves topical administration of plant extracts or infusions into the ear canal to relieve pain or inflammation. However, while such uses are documented in ethnobotanical surveys and local medicinal plant compendia, there is a lack of rigorous scientific studies or clinical trials that validate the efficacy or safety of Lophira lanceolata for treating ear infections or earaches. The phytochemical components of the plant, such as flavonoids and other secondary metabolites, have demonstrated antimicrobial properties in vitro, but direct evidence supporting their effectiveness against otic pathogens or in clinical scenarios of ear infection is absent. Therefore, the use of Lophira lanceolata for ear infections is primarily justified by tradition, with very low-quality evidence supporting its efficacy.

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