Evidence supporting the use of: Ardisia
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Synopsis

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

Several species within the Ardisia genus have been traditionally used in folk medicine across Asia, and some ethnobotanical records mention their use for treating skin conditions, including fungal infections. For example, Ardisia japonica and Ardisia crenata have appeared in traditional Chinese medicine as remedies for a range of ailments, sometimes including infectious skin disorders that may encompass fungal infections. However, the documentation is inconsistent, and the use is often generalized under the treatment of "skin diseases" rather than specifically fungal etiologies.

Scientific validation for the antifungal activity of Ardisia species is limited. A few in vitro studies have reported that extracts from certain Ardisia species exhibit mild to moderate antifungal activity against common pathogenic fungi such as Candida albicans and Trichophyton species. However, these findings are preliminary, and there are no clinical trials or rigorous pharmacological evaluations to support their use in human fungal infections. The evidence supporting traditional use is thus rated as moderate (2/5), as it is based on ethnomedicinal reports rather than modern clinical data.

Overall, while Ardisia is cited in traditional medicine for skin-related ailments, robust scientific justification for its use specifically for fungal infections is lacking.

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