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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, primarily in Europe and Asia. Traditional healers have used various parts of the plant for a variety of ailments, including as a poultice to treat minor skin infections, wounds, and inflammations. The rationale was based on its purported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, though these claims largely stem from folk practices rather than rigorous scientific examination.

Scientific evidence supporting Field Bindweed's efficacy in treating skin infections is minimal. There are a few in vitro studies that suggest some antimicrobial activity of extracts from Convolvulus arvensis, but these are limited and do not directly address clinical outcomes in human skin infections. No high-quality clinical trials or systematic reviews have substantiated its effectiveness for this indication. Thus, its use for skin infections is justified primarily by traditional practice, with very limited and low-quality scientific evidence to back the claims.

In summary, while Field Bindweed has been used in traditional medicine for skin conditions and infections, the available evidence is weak, and modern clinical use for this purpose is not supported by robust scientific data.

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