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

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Synopsis

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

The use of Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) for treating skin infections is primarily based on traditional medicine practices, particularly in Ayurveda and folk medicine in South Asia. Historically, different parts of the banyan tree—such as the bark, latex, and leaves—have been applied topically to treat wounds, ulcers, and various skin ailments. The latex is noted in traditional texts for its purported antimicrobial and healing properties. However, while some in vitro studies suggest that extracts of banyan show mild antibacterial activity against certain pathogens, there is a lack of robust clinical evidence or systematic reviews confirming its efficacy in treating skin infections in humans. Most references in published literature cite ethnobotanical or historical use rather than results from modern clinical trials. Therefore, the rating of 2 reflects that while there is a clear and well-documented tradition of using banyan for skin conditions, the scientific evidence remains preliminary and not strong enough to fully validate its efficacy according to contemporary biomedical standards.

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