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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Hygrophila, particularly species such as Hygrophila auriculata (syn. Asteracantha longifolia), has a history of use in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and folk medicine in India. Traditionally, various parts of the plant—leaves, seeds, and roots—have been employed to manage fever and other symptoms associated with malaria. Texts and ethnobotanical surveys report its usage as a febrifuge and for alleviating symptoms believed to be caused by malarial infection. However, the evidence supporting these uses is anchored mainly in traditional knowledge and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous scientific study.

Contemporary scientific research on the antimalarial efficacy of Hygrophila is limited. A few in vitro and animal studies have explored the pharmacological properties of extracts from this plant, with some indicating mild antipyretic and immunomodulatory activity, but direct antiplasmodial effects have not been strongly demonstrated or validated in clinical settings. Comprehensive human trials or strong preclinical data confirming its efficacy against malaria-causing parasites are lacking. As such, while Hygrophila continues to be mentioned in the context of traditional approaches to malaria, its use is not substantiated by robust scientific evidence, and it should not be relied upon as a primary treatment for the disease.

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