Evidence supporting the use of: Banyan
For the health condition: Malaria

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

The use of Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) in the treatment of malaria is justified primarily by traditional medicine rather than scientific validation. In Ayurveda and certain folk medicine systems in India and Southeast Asia, various parts of the Banyan tree (including bark, leaves, and roots) have been employed for their purported antipyretic (fever-reducing) and tonic properties, sometimes in the context of treating febrile illnesses like malaria. However, the specific documentation of Banyan as a primary remedy for malaria is limited, with references often mentioning its use for general fever or as a supportive treatment alongside other herbs.

Scientific evidence supporting the antimalarial efficacy of Banyan is weak. While some preliminary phytochemical screenings have identified the presence of flavonoids, tannins, and other bioactive compounds in Ficus benghalensis, few studies have directly tested these extracts against Plasmodium species (the parasites responsible for malaria). The available in vitro and in vivo studies are sparse, and none provide robust clinical evidence for its use in malaria treatment. Consequently, its use for malaria remains largely traditional, with minimal scientific validation to date.

In summary, Banyan's application in malaria management is rooted in traditional practices rather than established pharmacological evidence, and should not be considered a substitute for scientifically validated antimalarial therapies.

More about banyan
More about Malaria

Products containing banyan

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.