Evidence supporting the use of: Liverwort
For the health condition: Thrush

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha and related species) has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for various ailments, including supporting oral health and treating conditions like thrush (oral candidiasis). The justification for its use in thrush is primarily based on historical and ethnobotanical records rather than robust scientific evidence. Traditional European and Asian herbal texts sometimes mention liverwort as a remedy for mouth and throat infections, due to its perceived antimicrobial and soothing properties. However, these uses are anecdotal and reflect the empirical practices of herbalists rather than findings from controlled studies.

Scientific research on liverworts has identified some antimicrobial compounds, such as marchantin A and other bisbibenzyls, but there is no direct clinical evidence or well-designed laboratory studies demonstrating efficacy against Candida albicans or oral thrush specifically. Most modern herbal references do not list liverwort as a primary or recommended treatment for thrush, and its use in this context is rare in contemporary phytotherapy. Therefore, while there is some traditional basis for the use of liverwort in oral conditions, the evidence remains weak and largely unsupported by modern research.

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