Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chiococca alba, also known as David's Milkberry or West Indian Milkberry, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. Folk healers have traditionally used the roots and other parts of the plant to treat various ailments, including bacterial infections, fevers, and skin conditions. The use for infections likely stems from empirical observations and the plant’s role in ethnomedicine as a general remedy for illnesses thought to be caused by "bad humors" or pathogens.

Some in vitro studies have screened Chiococca alba extracts for antimicrobial activity and reported modest inhibitory effects against certain bacteria, but these findings are limited and do not constitute strong scientific validation due to a lack of clinical studies and limited data on efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action. The majority of the evidence for using Chiococca alba against bacterial infection remains anecdotal and rooted in tradition, rather than being substantiated by rigorous scientific research. Thus, while traditional use is well documented, scientific evidence supporting its efficacy against bacterial infection is currently weak and preliminary.

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