Evidence supporting the use of: Commiphora gileadensis
For the health condition: Fungal Infections

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Commiphora gileadensis, also known as Balm of Gilead, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the Middle East, for a variety of ailments including skin conditions and infections. Its use in treating or preventing fungal infections is primarily based on traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation. Ethnobotanical records indicate that the resin and oils from the plant have been applied topically to wounds, ulcers, and skin infections, some of which may have had a fungal origin. The antimicrobial properties of related Commiphora species (such as Commiphora myrrha, or myrrh) have been more widely studied and shown to possess some antifungal activity in laboratory settings. However, scientific studies directly investigating the antifungal effects of C. gileadensis specifically are limited, and most evidence remains anecdotal or derived from traditional herbal medicine literature. While some preliminary phytochemical analyses suggest the presence of compounds with potential antimicrobial activity, clinical evidence is lacking. Therefore, its use for fungal infections is justified primarily by tradition, with only weak supporting evidence from modern science.

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