Evidence supporting the use of: Burning Bush
For the health condition: Burning Feet or Hands
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Burning Bush, in the context of herbal medicine, typically refers to Euonymus atropurpureus or sometimes Dictamnus albus. Traditional herbal practices, especially in some Asian and Native American systems, have used various parts of Burning Bush for a range of ailments, including skin and nerve conditions. Reports from folk medicine suggest its use for symptoms like burning sensations in the feet or hands, sometimes associated with neuropathy, toxins, or circulatory issues. However, these uses are largely anecdotal or based on historical herbal compendia, rather than systematic clinical evaluation.
There is no robust scientific validation (such as randomized controlled trials or pharmacological studies) specifically supporting the efficacy of Burning Bush for treating burning sensations in the extremities. The existing evidence is mostly limited to traditional and anecdotal reports, and some phytochemical studies have identified compounds with anti-inflammatory or antioxidant properties in the plant, but none directly link these to relief of burning feet or hands. Therefore, the evidence rating is quite low, and its use for this purpose remains based on tradition rather than science.
Other health conditions supported by Burning Bush
ArthritisBurning Feet or Hands
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Fever
Inflammation
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Wounds and Sores