Evidence supporting the use of: Petiveria
For the health condition: Gonorrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Petiveria alliacea, commonly known as "guinea hen weed" or "anamu," has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems throughout the Caribbean, Central, and South America. Among its many ethnomedicinal applications, it has been used to treat infectious diseases, including gonorrhea. This usage is documented in various ethnobotanical surveys and literature, which record that healers and traditional practitioners have employed decoctions or infusions of Petiveria alliacea roots or leaves for symptoms of sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea. However, these applications are based on anecdotal evidence and traditional knowledge rather than controlled scientific studies. Scientific validation for Petiveria alliacea’s efficacy against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the causative agent of gonorrhea, is lacking. While some in vitro studies have demonstrated general antimicrobial activity of Petiveria alliacea extracts against certain bacteria and fungi, there is no published research specifically confirming activity against N. gonorrhoeae. No clinical trials or rigorous pharmacological studies exist to support its use for gonorrhea in humans. Therefore, its use is justified by tradition, but the evidence is anecdotal and weak (rated 1), and it should not be considered a proven or reliable treatment for gonorrhea.

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