Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Raisintree
For the health condition: Acne

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

Chinese Raisintree (Hovenia dulcis) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where various parts of the plant, including the seeds, bark, and especially the fruit, are employed for their purported detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties. In traditional use, it is sometimes included in herbal formulations aimed at "clearing heat" and "removing toxins" from the body, which, according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, can manifest as skin conditions such as acne. The rationale is not based on modern biomedical understanding, but rather on TCM concepts of internal imbalance leading to external symptoms. Modern scientific evidence specifically supporting the use of Chinese Raisintree for acne is limited. Some laboratory studies have identified anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds in Hovenia dulcis extracts, and these properties could theoretically be beneficial for inflammatory skin conditions like acne. However, there are no robust clinical trials or direct scientific investigations confirming its efficacy or safety for acne treatment in humans. As a result, its use for acne is primarily justified by tradition, rather than science, and the evidence level remains low. Practitioners and consumers should exercise caution and consult healthcare professionals before using it for this purpose.

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