Evidence supporting the use of: Indian Fagonia
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Synopsis

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

Indian Fagonia (Fagonia indica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Unani practices, across South Asia and the Middle East. Traditionally, Indian Fagonia is valued for its purported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, and its preparations are used for a variety of skin ailments, including those suspected to involve fungal infections. The rationale for its use in fungal infections is largely based on its broader role as a general remedy for skin diseases, wounds, and infections, rather than on targeted antifungal indications.

Scientific validation for Indian Fagonia’s antifungal effects is limited. A handful of in vitro studies have shown that extracts of Fagonia species may possess mild inhibitory activity against certain fungal pathogens, such as Candida albicans and Aspergillus species. However, the evidence remains preliminary, with most studies confined to laboratory settings, lacking clinical trials or robust animal studies to support efficacy or safety in humans for fungal infections specifically. No major pharmacopoeias or clinical guidelines currently recognize Indian Fagonia as an established antifungal agent.

In summary, while Indian Fagonia’s use for fungal infections is rooted in traditional practice and there is some weak laboratory evidence of antifungal activity, the overall support for this use is low and not strongly validated by modern science.

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