Evidence supporting the use of: Physalis angulata
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Physalis angulata, also known as cutleaf groundcherry, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems across Africa, Asia, and South America. In ethnobotanical records, the leaves and other parts of the plant are sometimes used topically or as decoctions to help alleviate earache or ear infections, particularly in folk medicine practices in parts of Africa and Indonesia. The rationale for its use is generally based on its reputed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties inferred from broader traditional use for wounds, fever, and pain rather than direct evidence or clinical trials specifically targeting ear infections.

However, while laboratory studies have demonstrated that Physalis angulata extracts possess some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, these findings are preliminary and not specific to pathogens commonly responsible for otitis media or externa (ear infections). Furthermore, no controlled clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly support its effectiveness or safety for ear conditions in humans. As such, the use of Physalis angulata for earache or ear infection is supported primarily by tradition, with low evidence quality and no modern clinical validation.

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