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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chiococca alba, commonly known as David's milkberry or West Indian milkberry, has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. Traditional healers have used preparations of its roots and stems to treat a variety of skin ailments, including skin infections, sores, and ulcers. Ethnobotanical surveys document the external application of decoctions and poultices made from Chiococca alba for promoting wound healing and managing infectious skin conditions, likely due to the perceived antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of its phytochemicals.

However, while some laboratory studies have identified the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins in the plant—compounds often associated with antimicrobial activity—there is limited direct scientific research validating its efficacy specifically against skin infections. Most supporting evidence is derived from ethnomedicinal reports and traditional practices rather than controlled clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies. Thus, the use of Chiococca alba for skin infections is primarily justified by tradition, with only modest preclinical evidence suggesting potential antimicrobial effects.

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