Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Swertia, particularly Swertia chirayita, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, and traditional Chinese medicine. It is commonly employed as a bitter tonic and is believed to have antimicrobial, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. The traditional use of Swertia in treating or supporting infections is based largely on its role in reducing fever and promoting general health during illness, rather than on targeted antimicrobial activity. Some ethnobotanical records describe its use for treating fevers, malaria, and various infectious diseases, often in the form of decoctions or extracts.

While there are laboratory studies indicating that extracts of Swertia species possess some degree of antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria and fungi, these findings are preliminary and primarily in vitro. There is a lack of robust clinical trials demonstrating clear efficacy of Swertia in treating infections in humans. The evidence base largely rests on traditional usage and preclinical research, rather than on modern clinical validation. Therefore, the use of Swertia for infection is justified primarily by traditional practices, with some modest support from laboratory studies, but not yet established as a scientifically validated treatment for infections.

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