Evidence supporting the use of: Lantana camara
For the health condition: Dermatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Lantana camara, a plant native to tropical regions, has been utilized in various traditional medicine systems for treating skin ailments, including dermatitis. In folk medicine across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, poultices or extracts from the leaves are applied topically to treat itching, rashes, and other dermatological issues. The rationale for its use traditionally lies in the plant's perceived anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, which are believed to soothe irritated skin and promote healing.
However, scientific validation for these uses remains limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that extracts of Lantana camara possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities, which might theoretically benefit conditions like dermatitis. For instance, studies have shown that Lantana camara leaf extracts can inhibit certain bacteria implicated in skin infections and may exhibit mild anti-inflammatory effects in animal models. Despite these findings, there is a lack of robust clinical trials in humans evaluating the safety and efficacy of Lantana camara in the treatment of dermatitis specifically.
Therefore, while its use is supported by traditional practices and there are some preliminary laboratory studies suggesting potential benefits, the overall evidence remains weak and insufficient for scientific endorsement. Additionally, caution is warranted, as some constituents of Lantana camara can be toxic, especially if ingested or used inappropriately.
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black currant
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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
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alpha-terpineol
azelaic acid
Ardisia
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Allantoin
Asteraceae
argan nut oil
bee propolis
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
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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
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Sicklepod
Sophora
Sesbania
Solanaceae
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Sandalwood
Sulfur
Storax
Terpenoids
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Thymol
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Other health conditions supported by Lantana camara
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Ear Infection or Earache
Eye Infections
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Itching
Kidney Infection
Leprosy
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Malaria
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Rashes and Hives
Scabies
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Sunburn
Wounds and Sores