Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia Herba-Alba
For the health condition: Boils
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Artemisia herba-alba, commonly known as white wormwood, has a long history of use in traditional medicine across North Africa and the Middle East. Its application for skin conditions, including boils (furuncles), is rooted primarily in folk practices. Traditional healers have used poultices or topical preparations of Artemisia herba-alba to help "draw out" infections, reduce inflammation, and promote healing of boils. The plant is known for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, which are cited anecdotally to justify its topical use for skin infections.
From a scientific perspective, laboratory studies have demonstrated that Artemisia herba-alba contains essential oils and compounds such as thujone and camphor, which possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. However, there is a lack of direct clinical studies evaluating its efficacy specifically for boils in humans. Most evidence remains preclinical or anecdotal. Therefore, while tradition strongly supports its use for boils, scientific validation is limited and indirect at best. More rigorous research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness for this particular condition.
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magnesium
oregano
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purified silver
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vitamin C
vitamin E
zinc
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nut grass
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
punarnava
commiphora
paederia foetida
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
boxthorne
buckthorn
myrrh
siler root
amber
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hyacinth bean
morinda
trichosanthes
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eucalyptus
wintergreen
camphor oil
stillingia
paw paw
white oak
herbal blend (proprietary)
melaleuca alternifolia
indigo leaves
geranium
arnica
Ash
Avens
Aquilegia viridiflora
Anthraquinone
Ardisia
acacia
Agave
Agrimony
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Aconite
Andrographolide
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Asteracea
Alliin
Abuta
Alkanna
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Bermuda Grass
Babchi
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Black-Eyed Susan
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Brazillian peppertree
Bael
Bloodroot
Benzoin
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Bletilla
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black root
benzyl isothiocyanate
Bassia scoparia
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Coconut
Curry leaf
Calendula
Croton seeds
Calotropis gigantea
Colloidal Silver
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Carry Me Seed
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cynoglossum grande
Cedar
California Pitcher Plant
Centipeda
Cedrus libani
Castile Soap
Cynodon dactylon
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Copaiba Oil
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chrysophanics
Dianthus
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
Davilla rugosa
Dichrostachys glomerata
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Erodium cicutarium
Eclipta
Echinacea
Emu Oil
Essential Oil Blend
Elephant's Head
Eupatorium
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Eugenol
Flueggea suffruticosa
Figwort
Fomes fomentarius
Fang-Feng
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Fleabane
Gnaphalium
Garlic
Genipa americana
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Gallotannin
Ghatti
Golden Shower Tree
Honey
Heal-All
Hedyotis
Homalomena
Hydrocolloid
Hound's Tongue
Henna
Herb Robert
Hemp
Huang Hua
Indian Nightshade
Indian Coraltree
Immortelle
Iris
Indian Kinotree
Indian Fagonia
Jojoba Oil
Jungli-bean
Jessica's Sticktight
Kigelia africana
Kachnar
Kokilaksha
Kamala
Little ironweed
Mallow
Oak
Poppy
Sophora
Spikenard
Other health conditions supported by Artemisia Herba-Alba
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Allergies (respiratory)
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Chills
Cholera
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dislocation
Dizziness
Dysentery
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Epilepsy
Eye Infections
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation