Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia Herba-Alba
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Artemisia herba-alba, commonly known as white wormwood, has a long history of use in traditional medicine across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa. While it has been used traditionally for various ailments, including digestive and infectious diseases, recent scientific studies have specifically evaluated its antifungal properties. Several in vitro studies have reported that extracts and essential oils from Artemisia herba-alba exhibit notable antifungal activity against a range of pathogenic fungi, such as Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, and Trichophyton species. The antifungal action is primarily attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds like terpenoids, flavonoids, and essential oils (e.g., camphor, thujone). However, the evidence is largely limited to laboratory (in vitro) research, with significant variability depending on the extraction method and fungal strain tested. There is a lack of robust clinical (human) studies confirming its efficacy or safety for treating fungal infections in vivo. Therefore, while there is scientific basis at the preliminary (preclinical) level for its antifungal use, more rigorous clinical trials are required to substantiate its therapeutic value for human fungal infections. In summary, Artemisia herba-alba is scientifically supported at the laboratory level to have antifungal effects, but evidence in actual human use remains weak at this time.

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