Evidence supporting the use of: Babchi
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. In these systems, Babchi seeds and oil have been applied topically for various skin conditions, including bites and stings, due to their purported antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. However, the primary evidence for Babchi's use in treating bites and stings is anecdotal and rooted in traditional practices rather than scientific validation. There are a few in vitro and animal studies suggesting that Babchi contains compounds (such as psoralen and bakuchiol) with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, but these studies do not specifically address insect bites or stings in clinical settings. There are no well-controlled human trials or robust pharmacological studies directly supporting Babchi's efficacy for this particular purpose. Thus, while traditional medicine recognizes Babchi as a remedy for skin irritation, the scientific evidence is minimal and indirect at best.

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