Evidence supporting the use of: Benzoin siam
For the health condition: Staph Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Benzoin siam, a resin obtained from Styrax tonkinensis, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, primarily in Southeast Asia. It has been applied externally for its antiseptic and wound-healing properties, and sometimes used as an ingredient in compound tincture of benzoin or topical preparations for skin infections. The rationale in traditional medicine for its use in staphylococcal (Staph) infections comes from its general antimicrobial and skin-protectant reputation, not from direct evidence against Staphylococcus species. Scientific studies on Benzoin siam’s direct efficacy against Staph infections are extremely limited. Some in vitro studies of related benzoin resins have suggested mild antimicrobial activity, but the evidence is neither robust nor specific to Staphylococcus aureus or other pathogenic staphylococci. Modern pharmacological validation for its use in treating Staph infections is lacking, and there are no high-quality clinical trials supporting its efficacy. Therefore, while it may be used in traditional settings for general wound care and infection prevention, its use for Staph infections is based on historical and empirical practice rather than rigorous scientific validation.

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