Evidence supporting the use of: Baccharoides anthelmintica
For the health condition: Parasites (nematodes, worms)

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Synopsis

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

Baccharoides anthelmintica (also known as Vernonia anthelmintica) has a long-standing history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Unani, for the treatment of intestinal parasites, especially nematodes and worms. The seeds and other parts of the plant have been described in classical texts as anthelmintic agents, meaning they are used to expel or destroy parasitic worms. Several ethnobotanical surveys and reviews report the use of B. anthelmintica among traditional healers for deworming purposes, often in the form of powders or extracts.

However, direct scientific validation for the plant’s efficacy against intestinal parasites is limited. Some in vitro studies have indicated that extracts from the plant possess activity against certain protozoans and helminths, but these studies are not extensive, and clinical data in humans are lacking. The main support for its use remains traditional, based on historical and ethnomedical records rather than robust, peer-reviewed scientific research.

In summary, while Baccharoides anthelmintica is widely recognized in traditional medicine as a remedy for parasitic worms, scientific evidence confirming this activity is minimal, and thus the rating is 2, reflecting traditional use with scant preliminary scientific support.

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