Evidence supporting the use of: Ceylon Spinach
For the health condition: Parasites (general)

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Synopsis

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

Ceylon Spinach (Basella alba), also known as Malabar spinach, has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. In folk medicine, the plant has been employed for a range of ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions. There are anecdotal reports and some ethnobotanical records suggesting its use as a remedy for intestinal parasites or as a general "purifier." However, there is a lack of robust documentation detailing specific preparations, dosing, or efficacy for this purpose. Modern scientific literature provides little to no direct evidence supporting its effectiveness against parasites. Most published studies on Basella alba focus on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and nutritional properties rather than on antiparasitic activity. Thus, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in supporting the body against parasites, this is not substantiated by controlled studies or pharmacological data. The evidence for its antiparasitic use is therefore weak (rated 1), based primarily on tradition and not science.

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