Evidence supporting the use of: Barleria
For the health condition: Injuries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Barleria, particularly species such as Barleria prionitis, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and folk medicine for managing injuries, wounds, and inflammation. Traditionally, the leaves and extracts are applied topically to cuts, bruises, and swelling, believed to promote healing and reduce pain. The rationale for its use is primarily based on its reputed anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties as reported in ethnobotanical surveys and traditional formulations. While some preliminary studies have identified the presence of compounds like flavonoids, iridoids, and phenolic acids that could theoretically exert beneficial effects, robust clinical or pharmacological evidence supporting its efficacy for injury healing is lacking. Most available research is limited to in vitro or animal studies showing potential wound-healing and anti-inflammatory activity, but these findings are not yet substantiated by well-designed human trials. Thus, current support for Barleria's use in treating injuries is primarily traditional, with limited scientific corroboration. The evidence level is modest, mainly based on historical usage and some preclinical data, but there is not enough scientific validation to conclusively endorse its effectiveness for this indication.
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papain
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trypsin
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
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myrrh
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fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
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Agave
Agrimony
Achyranthes
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Albizia
Aconite
Ajuga
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Anserina
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Collinsonia
Castor Oil
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Other health conditions supported by Barleria
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Angina
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emphysema
Eye Infections
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Malaria
Pain (general remedies for)
Phlebitis
Pleurisy
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Sinus Infection