Evidence supporting the use of: Aerva lanata
For the health condition: Skin (infections)

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Synopsis

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

Aerva lanata has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda, Siddha, and folk medicinal systems across India and Africa. Traditionally, the plant has been applied topically or used as decoctions for treating a variety of skin ailments, including wounds, boils, eczema, and other infections. Its use is primarily based on ethnobotanical knowledge, where healers have observed positive outcomes for generations. The rationale behind its use often relates to its reputed anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties.

From a scientific perspective, there are some preliminary studies that have investigated the antimicrobial activity of Aerva lanata extracts. Certain in vitro studies suggest that the plant exhibits mild to moderate inhibitory effects against common pathogens responsible for skin infections, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. However, these results are limited to laboratory settings, and there is a lack of high-quality clinical trials or extensive pharmacological studies to firmly validate its efficacy and safety for skin infections in humans.

In summary, the support for using Aerva lanata in skin infections is primarily traditional, with limited scientific exploration. The evidence rating is modest (2/5) due to the reliance on traditional practices and only preliminary laboratory indications, without robust human clinical data.

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