Evidence supporting the use of: Baccharoides anthelmintica
For the health condition: Malaria

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Synopsis

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

Baccharoides anthelmintica (syn. Vernonia anthelmintica) has a history of traditional use in some regions, particularly in South Asia, for various ailments including fevers, which may include malaria. Ethnomedicinal records indicate that different parts of the plant—especially seeds—have been utilized in traditional medicine systems to treat febrile illnesses and as a general antipyretic. However, these uses are primarily based on anecdotal or folk practices rather than rigorously documented pharmacological studies. There is limited scientific literature directly evaluating the antimalarial efficacy of Baccharoides anthelmintica. Some studies have screened related species for antiplasmodial activity, but evidence specific to this species is sparse. The traditional use is thus supported by local and historical practices rather than modern clinical validation. No well-powered, peer-reviewed clinical trials or systematic pharmacological evaluations have confirmed its effectiveness for malaria. As a result, the evidence rating is low and its use for malaria remains rooted in tradition rather than science.

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