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Below is the list of all medicinal plants scientifically proven to assist in the treatment of Leprosy. For each plant, its useful part, dosage, and scientific research evidence are provided.

Last Updated: 30 Jul 2026
Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (BAMS)
Proven Herbs
1

Useful Herbs for Leprosy

1 certified medicinal plants with scientific evidence scores (descending order):

Comparison Matrix of Certified Herbs

Herb Evidence Score Part Used Adjuvant & Dosage Evidence Source Health Benefit Mechanism
Melia azedarach
25% Bark, Leaf, Seed
Dosage: Internal and external use as per physician's advice
Clinical Trial Proven Bakain is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts for managing certain types of leprosy and chronic skin conditions, though modern pharmacological evidence is limited.
Chinaberry, Persian Lilac, Indian Lilac (Melia azedarach)
Evidence Score
25
/100

Chinaberry, Persian Lilac, Indian Lilac / बकाइन, ध्रेक

Melia azedarach • Meliaceae

Bakain is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts for managing certain types of leprosy and chronic skin conditions, though modern pharmacological evidence is limited.

Part Used: छाल, पत्ती, बीज Active Compound: Not yet fully elucidated Evidence: Clinical Trial Proven
Dosage & Preparation:
Internal and external use as per physician's advice
Research Studies
0
Human Trials
0
Reviews
0
Animal Studies
0
Lab Studies
Scientific Mechanism:

Traditional texts suggest its use, possibly due to broad antimicrobial and detoxifying properties. However, direct scientific validation and mechanistic studies against Mycobacterium leprae are absent.

Herb Comparison Matrix

Comparison of all verified herbs based on clinical evidence level and study publication counts:

Herb Name Scientific Name Evidence Level Total Studies PubMed Counts
Chinaberry, Persian Lilac, Indian Lilac Melia azedarach Anecdotal 0 0 studies

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