Evidence supporting the use of: Stellaria dichotoma
For the health condition: Athlete's Foot

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Stellaria dichotoma, a species in the Caryophyllaceae family, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Yin Chai Hu" (银柴胡). Traditionally, it has been used to clear heat and reduce deficiency fevers rather than specifically to treat infections like Athlete’s Foot (tinea pedis). However, in some folk medicine practices, plants in the Stellaria genus have been used for their purported anti-inflammatory and soothing properties on the skin, sometimes including skin conditions such as rashes or fungal infections.

Despite these traditional uses, there is limited direct evidence or documentation that specifically supports the use of Stellaria dichotoma for Athlete’s Foot. Scientific literature does not provide data on antifungal activity against dermatophytes commonly responsible for Athlete’s Foot, nor are there clinical trials evaluating its efficacy for this indication. Any use for Athlete’s Foot is primarily based on general traditional herbal approaches to skin conditions rather than fungus-specific action.

In summary, Stellaria dichotoma is traditionally used in herbal medicine, but there is scant evidence or tradition specifically validating its use for Athlete’s Foot. Scientific validation is lacking, and any support of its use for this condition should be considered very weak and primarily anecdotal.

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