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

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Synopsis

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

Liverworts (Marchantiophyta) have a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in East Asian and indigenous healing systems. They have been used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions that may have included fungal infections. The use of liverworts for such purposes is primarily based on their observed effects in folk medicine rather than on rigorous scientific validation.

A few laboratory studies have identified that extracts from certain liverwort species exhibit antifungal activity in vitro. For example, compounds such as marchantin A, riccardin, and bisbibenzyls have been isolated and shown to inhibit the growth of some fungal pathogens in Petri dish experiments. However, these findings are preliminary and have not translated into clinical studies or widely accepted medical treatments. There is no robust clinical evidence supporting the use of liverworts for treating fungal infections in humans. Most claims are based on ethnobotanical reports rather than controlled trials.

In summary, liverworts are traditionally used for a variety of ailments, including those that may be caused by fungi, and some laboratory research suggests potential antifungal properties. However, the evidence remains limited and largely preclinical, so traditional use is the primary justification for liverwort's application in the context of fungal infections.

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