Evidence supporting the use of: Coca
For the health condition: Burning Feet or Hands

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Coca (Erythroxylum coca) has a long history of traditional use among indigenous peoples in the Andes, primarily for its stimulant properties and as a remedy for altitude sickness, fatigue, and pain. However, its use for treating "burning feet or hands"—a symptom commonly associated with neuropathy or peripheral nerve irritation—is less well documented. There are some anecdotal and ethnobotanical reports suggesting coca leaves have been used for various types of pain and discomfort, including nerve pain, but there is no robust, systematic evidence or well-documented traditional practice specifically targeting burning sensations in the extremities. Scientific studies have not validated coca or its alkaloids (notably cocaine) for the treatment of neuropathic symptoms such as burning feet or hands, and modern clinical guidelines do not recommend coca for this purpose. Thus, the justification for its use in this context is primarily traditional and anecdotal, with a very low level of supporting evidence.

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