Evidence supporting the use of: Thaumatococcus daniellii
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Synopsis

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

Thaumatococcus daniellii, commonly known as the source of thaumatin (a natural sweetener), has been traditionally used in parts of West and Central Africa for various medicinal purposes, including the treatment of fungal infections. Ethnobotanical surveys and reports indicate that the leaves, roots, or extracts of T. daniellii are sometimes applied topically or taken internally in folk medicine to address skin problems, which may include fungal infections such as ringworm. However, scientific studies specifically investigating the antifungal efficacy of T. daniellii are limited and preliminary.

Some laboratory studies have suggested that crude extracts of T. daniellii leaves or seeds may exhibit mild antimicrobial activity, including weak inhibition against certain fungal species in vitro. For example, there are reports of methanolic or aqueous extracts showing some growth suppression against Aspergillus and Candida species. However, these findings are not consistent, and the potency is much lower compared to established antifungal agents. There is a lack of clinical trials or robust animal studies to confirm efficacy or safety for treating fungal infections in humans.

In summary, while there is a tradition of using T. daniellii for skin and fungal conditions, scientific validation is weak and mostly limited to preliminary in vitro studies. The primary justification for its use remains traditional, and the overall evidence supporting its efficacy for fungal infections is modest.

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