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

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Synopsis

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

Tagetes (commonly known as marigold) has a traditional history of use in folk medicine for treating various skin conditions, including Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis). In several herbal medicine systems, especially in South America and India, Tagetes species have been used topically for their purported antifungal and antimicrobial properties. The plant contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and essential oils (notably tagetone and limonene) that have shown antifungal activity in in vitro studies against various fungal pathogens.

However, while laboratory studies suggest that Tagetes extracts may inhibit the growth of dermatophytes (the fungi responsible for Athlete’s Foot), there is a lack of robust clinical trials or scientific validation directly supporting its efficacy against tinea pedis in humans. The traditional use is not yet matched by high-quality human studies. Thus, Tagetes is primarily used based on ethnobotanical knowledge and anecdotal evidence rather than firm scientific validation.

In summary, the use of Tagetes for Athlete’s Foot is mainly justified by traditional practices, with some modest support from laboratory studies, but there is insufficient clinical evidence to fully endorse its effectiveness.

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