Evidence supporting the use of: Butea monosperma
For the health condition: Dermatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Butea monosperma, commonly known as "flame of the forest," has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine in India for a variety of dermatological conditions, including dermatitis. The powdered seeds, leaves, and flowers of the plant are often applied topically or used in pastes to alleviate itching, inflammation, and other skin disorders. Historical texts and traditional practitioners have recommended Butea monosperma for its purported anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antipruritic effects. However, scientific studies directly evaluating its efficacy in the treatment of dermatitis are limited. Some laboratory research indicates that extracts from the plant may possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which could theoretically benefit skin health and healing. Nonetheless, these findings are preliminary and mostly based on in vitro or animal studies, rather than robust clinical trials on humans with dermatitis. Thus, while there is a longstanding tradition of using Butea monosperma for skin ailments, scientific evidence specifically supporting its use for dermatitis is modest and largely indirect, warranting further investigation to fully validate these traditional claims.
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 Butea monosperma
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Belching
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Chest Pain
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emphysema
Epilepsy
Fever
Gall Stones
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
