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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Lantana camara has a long history of use in traditional medicine for treating various skin conditions, including infections, wounds, and ulcers. Ethnobotanical records from India, Africa, and Latin America document the use of Lantana camara leaves and extracts as poultices, washes, or topical applications to support skin healing and manage infections. The plant is believed to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, which has led to its inclusion in folk remedies for boils, cuts, eczema, and other skin ailments. Scientific studies have provided some preliminary support for these traditional uses, with in vitro research demonstrating that Lantana camara extracts can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi commonly associated with skin infections (such as Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans). However, most of this evidence comes from laboratory studies rather than human clinical trials, and concerns about the potential toxicity of some Lantana compounds remain. As a result, while there is a strong tradition of use and some scientific rationale, robust clinical evidence is lacking, so the overall strength of evidence is moderate and primarily rooted in traditional practices.

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