Evidence supporting the use of: Sapindus mukorossi
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Sapindus mukorossi, commonly known as soapnut or reetha, has been traditionally used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for a variety of skin ailments, including fungal infections. Recent scientific studies have provided preliminary support for its antifungal properties. Laboratory research has demonstrated that extracts of S. mukorossi possess activity against certain dermatophytes and pathogenic fungi, such as Trichophyton and Microsporum species, which are common causes of superficial fungal infections. The antifungal activity is attributed to saponins and other phytochemicals present in the fruit pericarp, which may disrupt fungal cell membranes.

However, the scientific evidence remains limited to in vitro (test tube or petri dish) studies, and there is a lack of robust clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of S. mukorossi in treating human fungal infections. While the traditional use is well documented, and some modern research supports antifungal effects, the overall quality and quantity of evidence is modest. Therefore, its use is justified by both tradition and preliminary scientific validation, but more rigorous studies are needed before it can be recommended as a standard antifungal treatment.

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