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

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Synopsis

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

Skunkvine (Paederia foetida) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia, for the treatment of skin infections and related conditions. In folk medicine practices in countries such as India, China, and the Philippines, skunkvine leaves and extracts are often applied topically to wounds, ulcers, and skin infections to promote healing and reduce inflammation. The use is largely based on ethnobotanical knowledge passed down through generations, and it is recognized in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine texts as a remedy for various skin ailments.

Scientific studies on skunkvine’s efficacy for skin infections are limited, but some in vitro research has reported antimicrobial properties of Paederia foetida extracts against certain bacteria and fungi. However, these findings are preliminary and typically conducted in lab settings rather than in clinical trials on humans. Thus, while there is some pharmacological basis to support the traditional use, the quality and quantity of scientific evidence remain insufficient for strong validation. The continued use for skin infections is therefore primarily justified by tradition, with some emerging but not yet definitive scientific interest.

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