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Source of validity: Traditional
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The blackboard tree (Alstonia scholaris) is a medicinal plant used traditionally in various cultures, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. Ethnobotanical records indicate that its bark, leaves, or latex have been applied externally in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, including boils, abscesses, and ulcers. The rationale for this use is largely based on its reputed anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antimicrobial properties observed in traditional practices. However, scientific research specifically validating the efficacy of blackboard tree extracts against boils (usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection) is limited. Some phytochemical studies have identified alkaloids and other compounds in Alstonia scholaris with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, but these findings are preliminary and not directly linked to clinical outcomes for boils in humans. Most of the support for its use in this context remains anecdotal or is found in traditional medicine texts, rather than modern clinical trials. Therefore, while the blackboard tree is used to treat boils in traditional systems, robust scientific validation is lacking, and the evidence supporting its efficacy for this specific condition is weak.

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