Evidence supporting the use of: Plumbago zeylanica
For the health condition: Parasites (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Plumbago zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon leadwort or Chitrak, has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic and other traditional medicine systems for the management of various ailments, including parasitic infestations. Historical texts such as the Ayurvedic Materia Medica (e.g., Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita) mention the use of Chitrak as a component in formulations aimed at expelling intestinal worms and treating other parasitic conditions. The root is particularly valued for its pungency and purported digestive and carminative properties, which are believed to help eliminate intestinal parasites and improve gut health.
While there is a wealth of anecdotal and traditional documentation supporting the use of Plumbago zeylanica against parasites, scientific validation is limited. Some in vitro studies have indicated potential antiparasitic or antimicrobial effects, but robust clinical trials and detailed pharmacological investigations are lacking. Thus, the primary justification for its use is traditional, with a modest (rated 2/5) level of evidence based on longstanding ethnomedical usage rather than modern scientific validation.
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Other health conditions supported by Plumbago zeylanica
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Fever
Fungal Infections
Glands (swollen lymph)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Kidney Infection
Leprosy
Lesions
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Rashes and Hives
Scabies
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Snake Bite
Staph Infections
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers