Evidence supporting the use of: Indian fagonia
For the health condition: Fungal Infections
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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10-Undecenoic Acid3-Phenyllactic Acid
Agarikon Mushroom
Ajoene
Ajuga
Alantolactone
Allicin
Allium tuberosum
Allyl isothiocyanate
Allyl sulfide
Aloe vera
alpha-pinene
alpha-terpineol
Ampelopsis
anamu
Ardisia
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
barberry
Barleria
basil
bee hive
bee propolis
benzyl isothiocyanate
beta-pinene
bisabolene
black nightshade
black walnut
borneol
Brazilian peppertree
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
Calendula
camphor oil
caprylic acid
carvacrol
caryophyllene
Centipeda
chalcone
chamomile
Cinnamomum
cinnamon
citral
citronella
coconut oil
commiphora
copaiba oil
curry leaf
Dianthus
eucalyptus
eugenol
Euphorbia
gamma-terpinene
garlic
geranial
geraniol
geranium
Glechoma hederacea
glyceryl caprylate caprate
glyceryl monolaurate
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
green tea
Hedyotis
henna
Herb Robert
Houttuynia
Indian fagonia
jojoba oil
Kefir
Labdanum
Lactoperoxidase
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
lauric acid
Lebbek
lemongrass
Leptospermum scoparium
lichen
linalool
Litsea
liverwort
lodhtree
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
mangostin
marigold
Marking Nut Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Menthol oil
Monolaurin
Morinda
Mountain Pepper
Mustard
Naphthoquinones
Neem tree
nut grass
Onosma bracteatum
oregano
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Oroxylum indicum
pau d'arco
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
phenolic compounds
phlorotannins
Plectranthus amboinicus
Plumbago zeylanica
Polygodial
polyphenols
Propolis
rosemary
rue
sage
Salvia
Sandalwood
Sapindus mukorossi
schizonepeta
Self-Heal
Soapberry
Sophora
Stereospermum
Storax
Sumac
Tea Tree Oil
Terpinen-4-ol
Terpinolene
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Thiosulfinate
Thuja
Thymol
Tulbaghia
turmeric
Undecylenic acid
Violet
Water Pepper
Winter Savory
Wrightia tinctoria
zanthoxylum
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Indian fagonia
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (with fever)
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Epilepsy
Eye Infections
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gall Stones
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
