Evidence supporting the use of: Lophira lanceolata
For the health condition: Staph Infections

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Synopsis

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

Lophira lanceolata, commonly known as "false shea" or "ironwood," is traditionally used in West African ethnomedicine to manage various infectious conditions, including those associated with skin and soft tissue infections, which are often caused by Staphylococcus species. Ethnobotanical surveys document its use whereby decoctions or topical preparations of the stem bark and leaves are applied to wounds, ulcers, and boils, conditions frequently linked to Staphylococcus aureus infections. The rationale for its use is based on local traditional knowledge, and it is often cited in medicinal plant compendiums from the region.

Some preliminary laboratory studies provide partial scientific support. For example, extracts of Lophira lanceolata have demonstrated in vitro antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus in certain studies, with inhibition zones and minimum inhibitory concentrations reported, but these studies are limited in scope and typically do not extend to clinical trials or in vivo models. The active constituents responsible for this activity are not fully characterized, and the existing data do not yet meet the standards required for strong scientific validation.

In summary, while there is a basis in traditional medicine for using Lophira lanceolata against staphylococcal infections, and some preliminary laboratory findings lend partial support, the overall evidence is modest and largely rooted in ethnobotanical tradition rather than rigorous clinical science.

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