Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Baccharoides anthelmintica, also known as Vernonia anthelmintica or Kalijiri, has a history of use in traditional systems of medicine in South Asia, particularly Ayurveda and Unani, for a variety of ailments. In these systems, the seeds and various plant parts are employed for their purported therapeutic properties, including for respiratory complaints such as cough, asthma, and occasionally bronchial congestion. However, the primary traditional use of this plant has been as an anthelmintic (to expel parasitic worms), and its application for bronchial congestion is less frequently mentioned in classical texts compared to its use for other ailments. There is very limited scientific research directly evaluating Baccharoides anthelmintica for bronchial congestion or related respiratory conditions. Some phytochemical studies have demonstrated the presence of flavonoids and other compounds with potential anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects, but direct studies on bronchial congestion are lacking. The traditional use may be partly based on the plant’s general effects on inflammation or infection, but rigorous clinical or preclinical studies substantiating its efficacy for bronchial congestion are not available. Therefore, the support for using Baccharoides anthelmintica in bronchial congestion is largely traditional, with evidence limited to anecdotal or historical reports, and lacks robust scientific validation.

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