Evidence supporting the use of: Stereospermum
For the health condition: Abscesses
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Stereospermum, particularly the species Stereospermum suaveolens (commonly known as "Patala" in Ayurveda), has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine for the management of abscesses and related skin conditions. In Ayurvedic texts, Patala is described as having properties such as "Shothahara" (anti-inflammatory) and "Vrana Ropana" (wound healing), making it a part of formulations intended for external and internal use in treating swellings, ulcers, and abscesses. These uses are primarily based on empirical observations and have been passed down through generations.
Scientific evidence to support these traditional claims is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have indicated that extracts of Stereospermum suaveolens possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, which could theoretically be beneficial in the management of abscesses. However, clinical studies in humans are lacking, and the existing laboratory studies are not directly focused on abscess treatment. Thus, while there is a plausible pharmacological basis for its traditional use, robust scientific validation is currently insufficient.
In summary, the use of Stereospermum for abscesses is primarily justified by traditional medicine, with low to moderate preliminary scientific support but no high-quality clinical evidence.
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Other health conditions supported by Stereospermum
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Anemia
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Colic (children)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hepatitis
Infection