Evidence supporting the use of: Didymocarpus
For the health condition: Abrasions
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
The use of Didymocarpus species for treating abrasions is primarily grounded in traditional medicine, particularly within certain regions of South and Southeast Asia. Ethnobotanical records indicate that local communities have applied preparations of Didymocarpus leaves or extracts topically to minor wounds, cuts, and abrasions, believing these remedies promote healing and prevent infection. However, the scientific validation for these practices is limited. There are currently no robust clinical studies or pharmacological investigations that specifically evaluate the wound-healing or antimicrobial effects of Didymocarpus in the context of abrasions. Most of the available literature consists of brief mentions in ethnomedicinal surveys or compendia documenting traditional uses of regional flora. Thus, while the plant has a history of use for minor skin injuries in folk medicine, there is insufficient scientific evidence to confirm its efficacy or to elucidate the compounds responsible for any observed effects. Until more rigorous studies are conducted, the justification for its use in treating abrasions remains rooted in tradition rather than science.
Other ingredients used for Abrasions
aloe verabeeswax
bisabolol
chamomile
turmeric
glycerin
goldenseal
gotu kola
hyaluronic acid
lavender
licorice root
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
mucin
plantain
protease
purified silver
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
zinc
chickweed
xanthium (cockleburs)
shen-chu
nut grass
clerodendrum indicum
paederia foetida
boxthorne
yarrow
moss
myrrh
siler root
oriental arborvitae
assam indigo
paw paw
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
arnica
sea salt
Ash
Avens
Asiaticoside
acacia
Agave
Agrimony
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Alchemilla
Ajuga
Aquilegia formosa
Allantoin
Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Abuta
Alkanna
Bee Propolis
Bai Ji
Blackthorn
Balsam
Blackbrush
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Brazillian peppertree
Bee hive
Bloodroot
Benzoin
Banyan
Bletilla
Bee products
Bombax
Boerhavia diffusa
Calochortus
Comfrey
Centella triterpenes
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Colloidal Silver
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cattail
Cocoa Butter
Cymbidium goeringii
Cornflower
Cowherb
Centella asiatica
Celandine
Centipeda
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Castile Soap
Cynodon dactylon
Cocklebur
Cynanchum
Casearia sylvestris
Didymocarpus
Dragon's Blood
Davilla rugosa
Epidermal Growth Factor
Erigeron
Elephant Vine
Erodium cicutarium
English Elm
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
fibroblast growth factor
Little ironweed
Oak
Polyvinyl alcohol
Other health conditions supported by Didymocarpus
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores