Synopsis

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

Lophira lanceolata is traditionally used in some parts of Africa as a remedy for snake bites. Ethnobotanical surveys from West and Central Africa document the use of extracts from various parts of the plant—particularly the bark and leaves—by traditional healers to manage snake bite envenomation. The use is primarily based on local medicinal knowledge passed down through generations, with treatments often involving decoctions or topical application of plant extracts at the bite site. However, there is limited scientific research directly validating its efficacy against snake venom. Only a handful of preliminary studies have investigated the plant's phytochemical profile and general bioactivity, but robust pharmacological evidence demonstrating neutralization of snake venom toxins is lacking. Most of the support for its use comes from folklore and ethnomedicine rather than controlled laboratory or clinical studies. Thus, while Lophira lanceolata is indeed cited in traditional medicine for snake bites, the overall evidence supporting its effectiveness remains anecdotal and unsubstantiated by rigorous scientific investigation.

More about Lophira lanceolata
More about Snake Bite

Other ingredients used for Snake Bite

Other health conditions supported by Lophira lanceolata

Products containing Lophira lanceolata