Evidence supporting the use of: Commiphora (unspecified)
For the health condition: Staph Infections

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Synopsis

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

Commiphora species, particularly Commiphora myrrha (myrrh), have a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine for treating various infections, including skin infections that could be caused by Staphylococcus species. In Ayurvedic, Unani, and traditional Chinese medicine, myrrh has been employed for its purported antiseptic and wound-healing properties. Traditional texts reference topical and oral preparations of Commiphora resin for abscesses, ulcers, and other purulent skin conditions, which may have included staphylococcal infections, though not specifically identified as such in ancient texts.

Scientific investigations have identified that extracts of Commiphora species possess antimicrobial activities in vitro, including some studies demonstrating activity against Staphylococcus aureus. However, most of this evidence is preliminary, limited to laboratory (in vitro) studies, and there is a lack of strong clinical evidence in humans supporting its efficacy specifically for staph infections. The traditional use, however, is well documented for general skin and wound infections. Thus, while there is some basis for its use rooted in traditional practice, high-quality clinical trials are lacking, and its efficacy for staph infections in particular remains unproven.

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