Evidence supporting the use of: Genipa americana
For the health condition: Lesions

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Synopsis

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

Genipa americana, commonly known as jenipapo or genipap, has a long history of use in traditional medicine among indigenous peoples of Central and South America. For the treatment and support of skin lesions, such as wounds, ulcers, and sores, various parts of the plant—especially the fruit and leaves—have been applied topically. Ethnobotanical surveys document its use for promoting wound healing and treating skin infections, likely due to perceived anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. However, while there are scattered preclinical studies suggesting some antimicrobial and antioxidant activity in extracts of Genipa americana, direct scientific evidence specifically validating its efficacy for lesion healing in humans is limited. Most of the support for its use comes from traditional knowledge rather than from rigorously controlled laboratory or clinical studies. Therefore, while there is a basis in traditional medicine for the application of Genipa americana to lesions, and some suggestive laboratory findings, robust scientific validation is lacking, and the overall evidence strength is rated as moderate (2/5).

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