Evidence supporting the use of: Ledebouriella
For the health condition: Dandruff

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Ledebouriella, commonly referred to as Ledebouriella seseloides or "Fang Feng" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal systems. Its primary indications have traditionally centered on dispelling wind, alleviating pain, and treating conditions such as the common cold, headaches, and rheumatic ailments. In the context of dandruff, which is often associated in TCM with "wind" invasion or imbalances affecting the scalp's skin, Fang Feng is sometimes incorporated into herbal formulas aimed at relieving itching and flaking. However, this usage is rooted in traditional theory and not in modern dermatological science. There is a lack of direct, high-quality clinical studies or laboratory research specifically evaluating the efficacy of Ledebouriella for dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis. Existing evidence for its use is anecdotal or based on its inclusion in multi-herb preparations for skin conditions in TCM. No modern pharmacological data specifically support its anti-dandruff properties, though some general anti-inflammatory or anti-pruritic effects have been ascribed to extracts in broader studies. Thus, its use for dandruff is justified by tradition rather than scientific validation, and the supporting evidence is weak and indirect.

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