Synopsis

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

The blackboard tree (Alstonia scholaris), also known as the devil tree, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. In some traditional healing systems, extracts from the bark, leaves, or latex of the tree have been used for a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, respiratory issues, and fevers. Reports from ethnobotanical surveys suggest that blackboard tree preparations may have been used to treat sores, ulcers, and viral lesions, which could loosely include herpes lesions, but there is little specificity in these references.

However, there is very limited scientific research directly investigating the efficacy of Alstonia scholaris for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. While some laboratory studies have identified general antiviral or immunomodulatory properties in extracts of the plant, these studies are preliminary and do not specifically address herpes viruses or clinical outcomes in humans. As such, the use of blackboard tree for herpes is primarily rooted in traditional practices, and the evidence supporting this use is weak (rated 1/5). More rigorous pharmacological and clinical studies would be necessary to validate its effectiveness and safety for this indication.

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