Evidence supporting the use of: Brazilian peppertree
For the health condition: Lesions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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The Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia) has a long history of traditional use in South American folk medicine, including for the treatment of skin lesions, wounds, ulcers, and infections. Indigenous peoples and local communities have applied poultices or topical preparations derived from the bark, leaves, and fruit to affected skin areas to promote healing and reduce inflammation. This traditional usage is documented in ethnobotanical surveys and historical herbal literature from Brazil and neighboring regions.

While these traditional uses are well-recorded, scientific research into the efficacy and safety of Brazilian peppertree for lesions is still relatively limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that extracts of the plant possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing activities, which could rationalize its traditional application to skin lesions. For example, certain studies have shown that the plant's extracts inhibit growth of bacteria commonly associated with skin infections, and may promote faster wound closure in experimental models. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking, and the available evidence is not sufficient to fully validate its use by modern medical standards.

Therefore, while the use of Brazilian peppertree for lesions is primarily justified by tradition and supported by preliminary scientific findings, high-quality clinical evidence is still needed to confirm its efficacy and safety for this purpose.

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