Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Baccharis dracunculifolia is a South American plant widely recognized as the main botanical source of Brazilian green propolis. Its traditional use includes treating infections and inflammation. Scientific studies have provided evidence supporting its antimicrobial properties. Research indicates that extracts of B. dracunculifolia, and the green propolis derived from it, exhibit antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities in vitro. For example, several studies published in peer-reviewed journals have shown that ethanolic extracts of the plant inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, as well as some strains of fungi. The bioactive compounds thought to contribute to these effects include artepillin C, cinnamic acid derivatives, and flavonoids.

Despite promising laboratory results, clinical trials in humans are limited, and most evidence is preclinical or derived from studies on propolis rather than the plant itself. Nevertheless, the consistency of antimicrobial effects in vitro supports the rationale for its use in managing or preventing infections. Overall, while the use of Baccharis dracunculifolia against infections is rooted in both tradition and scientific inquiry, the current scientific evidence (especially for direct use of the plant rather than its propolis derivative) is moderate and warrants further clinical research.

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