Evidence supporting the use of: Coin-leaf desmodium
For the health condition: Tuberculosis

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Synopsis

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

Coin-leaf desmodium (Desmodium gangeticum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda for respiratory ailments, including symptoms that may accompany tuberculosis (TB). In Ayurvedic formulations, Desmodium gangeticum is considered to possess anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and immunomodulatory properties, and is sometimes used in polyherbal preparations intended to support lung function or alleviate cough and fever associated with conditions like TB.

However, direct scientific validation for its use specifically against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is limited. While some laboratory studies have indicated that extracts from Desmodium gangeticum may have general antimicrobial or immunomodulatory effects, robust clinical trials or in vitro studies directly demonstrating efficacy against the tuberculosis pathogen are lacking. The evidence for its use in TB is thus primarily rooted in traditional usage, rather than modern pharmacological research.

In summary, Coin-leaf desmodium’s use in TB is supported mainly by traditional knowledge, with only a modest level of supporting evidence from indirect or preliminary scientific studies. It has not been established as an effective anti-TB agent by contemporary medical standards, and should not be considered a substitute for standard anti-tubercular therapy.

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