Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for a variety of ailments, including skin diseases and infections. In these systems, Babchi seeds and oils have been used both topically and internally, and are sometimes referenced for their purported ability to combat infections, which may include viral causes. However, the traditional texts typically focus more on skin conditions like vitiligo and leprosy, with references to antimicrobial properties in a general sense rather than specific antiviral activity. While there are some in vitro laboratory studies demonstrating Babchi’s extracts possess antimicrobial effects, most of the research focuses on antibacterial and antifungal activity rather than direct antiviral effects. There is limited, preliminary evidence suggesting that certain compounds from Babchi may have some action against viruses in laboratory settings, but this has not been well characterized in animal or human studies. Therefore, its use to support or treat viral infections is justified primarily by tradition rather than robust scientific validation. Overall, traditional use provides the main rationale, but the strength of evidence is modest and should be interpreted with caution.

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