Evidence supporting the use of: Himalayan Fir
For the health condition: Dandruff

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Himalayan Fir (Abies spectabilis) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems of the Himalayan region, primarily for respiratory and general health ailments. Its use for scalp and hair conditions, including dandruff, is rarely documented but does appear sporadically in ethnobotanical surveys and folk remedies. The rationale is generally based on its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, as extracts and essential oils from fir needles have been shown to possess activity against some skin pathogens in laboratory studies. However, these studies are not specific to Malassezia species, the yeast most commonly associated with dandruff. There are no clinical trials or robust scientific evaluations specifically assessing the efficacy of Himalayan Fir for dandruff treatment. Thus, while there is weak traditional precedent for its use in hair and scalp health, and a plausible but untested mechanism via general antimicrobial action, the evidence supporting its use against dandruff is limited and largely anecdotal.

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