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Source of validity: Scientific
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Dichrostachys glomerata, commonly known as the "African tamarind," has a history of traditional use in African folk medicine for a variety of ailments, including infections. In recent years, some scientific studies have begun to investigate its antimicrobial properties. Extracts from the fruit, bark, and leaves have demonstrated in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity against a range of pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. The proposed mechanisms of activity are primarily attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids, which may disrupt microbial cell walls or interfere with microbial metabolism.

However, the evidence remains preliminary. Most studies are laboratory-based (in vitro) and have not been followed up with robust clinical trials in humans. There is a lack of standardized extracts, dosing information, and well-controlled studies demonstrating efficacy and safety for the treatment or prevention of infections in people. While there is scientific validation of antimicrobial activity at the laboratory level, clinical validation is lacking. Therefore, the evidence supporting the use of Dichrostachys glomerata for infections is limited and should be considered suggestive but not conclusive.

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