Evidence supporting the use of: Chenopodium album
For the health condition: Dandruff

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Synopsis

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

Chenopodium album, commonly known as lamb's quarters or bathua, is primarily used for dandruff treatment based on traditional and folk medicine practices. In some regions of South Asia, the leaves and extracts of this plant have been applied topically to the scalp as a remedy for dandruff and other minor scalp ailments. The rationale behind its use is often attributed to its general cleansing properties, as well as its content of saponins and other phytochemicals, which are believed to have mild antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.

However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies specifically supporting the efficacy of Chenopodium album for dandruff. No clinical trials or well-designed laboratory studies have directly evaluated its effectiveness against dandruff-causing agents such as Malassezia species. Most references to its use for dandruff are anecdotal or found in compilations of traditional remedies rather than peer-reviewed scientific literature. Thus, while the plant may have a historical or cultural basis for use in dandruff, the evidence remains limited and primarily traditional in nature, warranting a low evidence rating.

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