Evidence supporting the use of: Ardisia
For the health condition: Dermatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Ardisia species, particularly Ardisia japonica and Ardisia crenata, have been used in traditional medicine systems in East Asia, such as Chinese herbal medicine, for various inflammatory conditions, including skin ailments like dermatitis. The use is primarily rooted in folk and traditional practices where Ardisia preparations are believed to "clear heat" and "detoxify," which loosely aligns with treating inflammatory skin conditions. However, direct references to the use of Ardisia specifically for dermatitis are limited and typically mentioned in compendiums of traditional herbal remedies rather than in rigorous clinical studies.
Scientific validation for Ardisia’s efficacy in treating dermatitis is minimal. Some laboratory studies have identified anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in extracts from various Ardisia species, but these are generally in vitro or in animal models and are not directly linked to dermatitis or related human skin disorders. No high-quality clinical trials or systematic reviews specifically support the use of Ardisia for dermatitis in humans. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition, the scientific evidence is weak, and its effectiveness for dermatitis remains unproven.
Other ingredients used for Dermatitis
AllantoinAloe vera
alpha-pinene
alpha-terpineol
anamu
Ardisia
argan nut oil
Asteraceae
avens
azelaic acid
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
Bassia scoparia
bee products
bee propolis
beta caryophyllene
Bidens pilosa
birch
bisabolene
bishop\'s weed
black currant
black walnut
Bombax
Boswellic Acid
burdock
Butea monosperma
Calendula
cannabidiol
cannabigerol
Cannabis sativa oil
Carthamus
carvacrol
caryophyllene
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
Chinese raisintree
chlorophyllin
chrysophanics
coconut
coconut oil
colloid
commiphora
copaiba oil
Curcuma
curcumen
Curcuminoid
Dianthus
Eclipta
emu oil
Epidermal Growth Factor
ethyl linoleate
eucalyptus
Euphorbia
fang-feng
fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
Ficus simplicissima
flavonoids
forsythia
fulvic acid
gallic acid
gallotannin
garlic bulb
geranium
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
glyceryl monolaurate
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Gnaphalium
gotu kola
green tea
heal-all
hemp
hemp oil
henna
Himalaya berry
hyaluronic acid
Hydrocolloid
Indian fagonia
iridoid glycosides
jojoba oil
Kokilaksha
Labdanum
Lactoperoxidase
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
lauric acid
Leptospermum scoparium
lichen
linseed oil
Litsea
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
mallow
Malva sylvestris
mangostin
marigold
Marine colloids
Marking Nut Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Menthol oil
Milkweed
Mugwort
Neem tree
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
Nigella seed
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Oxystelma
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Pansit-pansitan
Panthenol
Paris polyphylla
Patrinia
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Peptides
phenolic compounds
Phyllanthus
plantain
polyphenols
pomegranate
Propolis
purified silver
quercetin
resveratrol
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rosemary
rosmarinic acid
rue
Salvia
Sandalwood
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
Shark Liver Oil
Sichuan Lovage
Sicklepod
siler root
Silk protein
Solanaceae
Sophora
Southern Tsangshu
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Sphaeranthus indicus
Squalene
Storax
Sweet Annie
Tea Tree Oil
Terpenoids
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymol
Thymoquinone
Thymus
turmeric
Violet
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin E
Witch Hazel
Wrightia tinctoria
xanthium (cockleburs)
Zinc
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Ardisia
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Adenitis
Anemia
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bedwetting
Belching
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Inflammation
Injuries
Liver Detoxification
Skin (infections)
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores
