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Source of validity: Traditional
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Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) has a longstanding place in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and folk remedies across South Asia. In these traditions, various parts of the banyan tree—such as the bark, leaves, and latex—have been used to address a range of health concerns, including inflammatory conditions like gout. The rationale for its use in gout primarily stems from its general anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties as described in traditional texts, rather than from direct evidence specific to gout. Preparations made from banyan bark or latex have been employed to reduce joint pain and swelling, symptoms commonly associated with gout. However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies or clinical trials that specifically examine the efficacy of banyan in the treatment or management of gout. Most references to its use are anecdotal or based on historical practices, with scientific validation limited to preliminary studies on its anti-inflammatory potential in other contexts. Therefore, while banyan is traditionally used for conditions like gout, the quality and specificity of evidence supporting its effectiveness for this particular ailment remain weak.

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