Evidence supporting the use of: Genipa americana
For the health condition: Ulcerations (external)

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Synopsis

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

Genipa americana, commonly known as genipap, has a history of traditional use for treating external ulcerations and skin wounds in various regions of Central and South America. Indigenous and local communities have utilized the fruit pulp, bark, and leaves to prepare poultices or topical applications intended to promote wound healing and reduce inflammation. Ethnobotanical records document these practices, citing the plant’s purported antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties as motivations for its external application. However, while there is a solid traditional basis for its use, scientific studies specifically examining the effects of Genipa americana on ulcerations or wound healing are limited. Some in vitro and in vivo studies have suggested that extracts from the plant possess antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, which may theoretically support wound healing, but direct clinical evidence is lacking. Therefore, while the traditional use is well established, the overall evidence supporting its efficacy for external ulcerations should be considered preliminary pending more robust scientific validation.

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