Evidence supporting the use of: Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
For the health condition: Dandruff

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum armatum) has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in South and East Asia, for a range of skin and scalp conditions. Historical and ethnobotanical records indicate that extracts or powders from the plant's bark, leaves, or fruits were used as topical applications to alleviate itching, reduce inflammation, and address scalp issues such as dandruff. The presumed mechanism is attributed to the plant’s antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help with the microbial imbalance and irritation associated with dandruff. However, while these traditional uses are documented in folk medicine and Ayurvedic sources, direct scientific studies evaluating the efficacy of Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash specifically for dandruff are lacking. The available scientific literature primarily focuses on its general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, without clinical trials or rigorous studies targeting dandruff as a condition. Thus, the support for its use against dandruff remains rooted in traditional practice rather than validated by modern clinical research.

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