Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Infection (viral)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Amor seco is a common name used for several species within the genus Desmodium, such as Desmodium adscendens and Desmodium incanum. In traditional medicine, especially in South America, Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia, various Desmodium species have been used for their purported medicinal properties, including the treatment of infections, respiratory ailments, and liver disorders. Specifically, there are ethnobotanical records suggesting the use of amor seco for fevers, colds, and general infections, which may include viral infections, though the distinction between viral and bacterial causes is typically not made in traditional systems.

Scientific studies investigating the antiviral activity of Desmodium species are limited. Some in vitro research has indicated potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but robust, peer-reviewed clinical evidence supporting its efficacy specifically against viral infections is lacking. Therefore, the use of amor seco for viral infections is primarily justified by traditional practices, rather than by scientific validation.

The evidence rating of 2 reflects the presence of a consistent ethnomedical tradition, but insufficient scientific studies to substantiate its effectiveness for this indication.

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