Evidence supporting the use of: Alchornea floribunda
For the health condition: Parasites (general)

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Synopsis

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

Alchornea floribunda is primarily used against parasites based on traditional medicine practices in West and Central Africa. The roots and leaves of the plant have been employed in ethnomedicine as decoctions or infusions to treat various parasitic infections, including intestinal worms and other gastrointestinal parasites. Several ethnobotanical surveys document this use among indigenous communities, especially in Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon, where traditional healers utilize Alchornea floribunda as an anthelmintic remedy.

Scientific studies investigating the efficacy of Alchornea floribunda against parasites are limited. Some in vitro and in vivo studies have reported mild to moderate antiparasitic or anthelmintic activity for crude extracts, but the evidence is preliminary and generally not robust. For example, some research has shown activity against Plasmodium species (malaria parasites) and intestinal nematodes in laboratory settings, but these studies are few, use varying methodologies, and often do not isolate specific active compounds or confirm clinical efficacy.

In summary, the use of Alchornea floribunda for treating general parasitic infections is mainly justified by traditional knowledge, with some low-level scientific support. The evidence base is not strong enough to warrant clinical recommendations, but the plant's ethnomedicinal use is well-documented in the regions where it is indigenous.

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