Synopsis

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

Baccharis dracunculifolia, a plant native to South America and the primary botanical source of Brazilian green propolis, has demonstrated antibacterial activity in several scientific studies. In vitro research has shown that extracts from this plant possess inhibitory effects against various bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans. The antibacterial properties are largely attributed to its high content of phenolic compounds, such as artepillin C, caffeic acid, and other flavonoids, which disrupt bacterial cell walls and inhibit bacterial growth. Notably, a 2012 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology reported that B. dracunculifolia extracts exhibited significant antibacterial effects against oral pathogens.

While most evidence comes from laboratory and preclinical studies, there are also some animal studies suggesting a protective effect against infection. However, robust human clinical trials are lacking, and the efficacy in treating or preventing bacterial infections in humans has not been conclusively established. Nevertheless, the plant’s traditional use in folk medicine for infections is supported by these scientific findings at the experimental level. Therefore, the current evidence is rated as moderate (3/5), indicating promise but still requiring further clinical validation for widespread therapeutic use.

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