Evidence supporting the use of: Lemon Eucalyptus
For the health condition: Athlete's Foot

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Synopsis

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

Lemon Eucalyptus (Corymbia citriodora) oil is sometimes used in topical preparations for fungal skin infections such as Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis). The justification for its use primarily stems from laboratory studies indicating that essential oils, including Lemon Eucalyptus oil, possess antifungal properties. Several in vitro studies have demonstrated that components of Lemon Eucalyptus oil, particularly citronellal and citronellol, exhibit inhibitory activity against dermatophytes like Trichophyton species, which are the main causative agents of Athlete's Foot. However, these studies are mostly limited to petri dish experiments and have not been widely replicated in clinical trials involving human subjects with tinea pedis.

There is little documentation of Lemon Eucalyptus being used for Athlete's Foot in traditional herbal medicine; its use is largely based on its antimicrobial properties as demonstrated in scientific research. While the laboratory results are promising, there is a lack of robust clinical evidence confirming efficacy and safety when used on human skin for Athlete's Foot. Therefore, while there is scientific rationale for its antifungal potential, the overall evidence is limited, and it is rated as 2 out of 5 for supporting its use in treating Athlete's Foot.

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