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Source of validity: Traditional
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Albizia, particularly Albizia lebbeck and Albizia julibrissin, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In these traditions, various parts of the Albizia tree—including bark, leaves, and flowers—have been used for their purported antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. Historical texts and ethnobotanical surveys report applications for treating skin infections, wounds, and other ailments thought to involve bacterial pathogens. Some in vitro studies have shown that crude extracts from Albizia species can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. However, these studies are preliminary and typically do not isolate specific active compounds, nor do they provide data from animal or human clinical trials. As a result, there is insufficient scientific evidence to substantiate its effectiveness for treating bacterial infections in humans, and its use for this purpose remains primarily rooted in traditional practices rather than validated by rigorous scientific research. Overall, while Albizia has long been valued in traditional medicine for infection-related uses, modern evidence supporting its efficacy for bacterial infections is limited and largely preclinical.

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