Evidence supporting the use of: Baccharoides anthelmintica
For the health condition: Parasites (general)

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Synopsis

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

Baccharoides anthelmintica, also known as Vernonia anthelmintica, has been traditionally used in various systems of medicine, including Ayurveda and Unani, to manage parasitic infections, particularly intestinal worms. The seeds and other parts of the plant are commonly cited in ethnobotanical literature as being used for their purported anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) properties. Several classical Ayurvedic texts and local folk medicine practices mention the use of this plant for expelling worms, especially in children.

However, while there is clear documentation of traditional use, the scientific validation for these effects is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have suggested possible anti-parasitic or anthelmintic activity of extracts from the plant, but these studies are few, often preliminary, and not robust enough to draw strong conclusions about efficacy or safety in humans. There are no high-quality clinical trials supporting its use for parasitic infections. Thus, the evidence remains largely traditional, with a modest level of preliminary scientific support.

In summary, Baccharoides anthelmintica is traditionally used to treat parasitic infections, but rigorous scientific validation is lacking, and its efficacy and safety for this purpose in humans remain to be confirmed.

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