Evidence supporting the use of: Dianthus
For the health condition: Dermatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Dianthus (commonly known as pinks or carnations) is primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is referred to as "Qumai." In TCM, Dianthus is believed to have cooling properties and is traditionally employed to "clear heat" and promote urination, often for conditions such as urinary tract infections and edema. Its use for skin conditions, including dermatitis, is less common but sometimes mentioned in herbal formulas that target "heat" or "dampness" affecting the skin. However, there is little direct documentation of Dianthus being a major remedy for dermatitis specifically within classical TCM texts.
Scientifically, there is minimal evidence supporting the efficacy of Dianthus for dermatitis. A few laboratory studies have explored the anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties of certain Dianthus species, but these studies are preliminary and do not directly address dermatitis or provide clinical data. There are no well-designed clinical trials evaluating Dianthus for dermatitis in humans. Therefore, its use for dermatitis is rooted primarily in traditional, anecdotal practice rather than robust scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Dermatitis
Aloe veraalpha-pinene
beeswax
beta caryophyllene
bisabolol
black currant
black walnut
burdock
Cannabis sativa oil
chamomile
coating
turmeric
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
gotu kola
green tea
hemp oil
hyaluronic acid
Lactoperoxidase
lauric acid
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
oregon grape
phenolic compounds
plantain
pomegranate
purified silver
quercetin
resveratrol
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rosemary
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Sphaeranthus indicus
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin E
Zinc
chickweed
xanthium (cockleburs)
Mugwort
Neem tree
commiphora
siler root
oriental arborvitae
birch
polyphenols
fulvic acid
eucalyptus
Menthol oil
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
avens
alpha-terpineol
azelaic acid
Ardisia
anamu
Allantoin
Asteraceae
argan nut oil
bee propolis
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
bishop\'s weed
Boswellic Acid
Butea monosperma
Barleria
bisabolene
bee products
Bombax
Bassia scoparia
coconut
Centella triterpenes
caryophyllene
Calendula
chlorophyllin
coconut oil
colloid
carvacrol
Curcuminoid
Chinese raisintree
curcumen
Centella asiatica
Centipeda
Curcuma
cannabidiol
Carthamus
copaiba oil
cannabigerol
chrysophanics
Dianthus
Epidermal Growth Factor
Eclipta
emu oil
Euphorbia
ethyl linoleate
flavonoids
fang-feng
fatty acids
Ficus simplicissima
fibroblast growth factor
gallic acid
Gnaphalium
glyceryl monolaurate
Growth factors
Glechoma hederacea
gallotannin
Glycyrrhetinic acid
heal-all
Hydrocolloid
henna
Himalaya berry
hemp
iridoid glycosides
Indian fagonia
jojoba oil
Kokilaksha
Litsea
lichen
Laggera pterodonta
linseed oil
Lantana camara
Leptospermum scoparium
Labdanum
mallow
Melia
Malva sylvestris
mangostin
Mahonia
Milkweed
Marine colloids
marigold
Marking Nut Tree
Macaranga indica
Nigella seed
Oxystelma
Propolis
Phyllanthus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Paris polyphylla
Pansit-pansitan
Panthenol
Patrinia
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Peptides
rue
rosmarinic acid
reed herb
Squalene
Sichuan Lovage
Sicklepod
Sophora
Sesbania
Solanaceae
Shark Liver Oil
Self-Heal
Sweet Annie
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Southern Tsangshu
Silk protein
Sandalwood
Sulfur
Storax
Terpenoids
Thymoquinone
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymus
Thymol
Tea Tree Oil
Violet
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Dianthus
Abdominal PainAcne
Bedwetting
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Eye Infections
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (sinus)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes