Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: To map and synthesize the available clinical evidence on the use of Allium sativum in the management of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Method: This is a scoping review protocol based on the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. Primary studies and grey literature involving women diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis that investigate the use of this herbal therapy will be included, without restriction on publication year or language. Searches will be conducted in the Web of Science, CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, LILACS, SciELO, ScienceDirect, and Epistemonikos databases. Study selection and data extraction will be performed independently by two reviewers. OSF registration: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/2KXGY.
Institutions: Universidade de São Paulo, Kettering College, St. Francis College
Language: English
Topic: Garlic and Onion Studies
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7155366194