Evidence supporting the use of: Macadamia Oil
For the health condition: Dermatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Macadamia oil has some scientific support for its use in managing dermatitis, though the evidence is limited and generally not robust. The oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic acid and palmitoleic acid, which are known to have emollient and skin barrier-repairing properties. Several in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that these fatty acids can support skin hydration, reduce transepidermal water loss, and may help restore the lipid barrier function, which is often compromised in dermatitis.
There are a few small-scale clinical studies and case reports indicating that topical application of macadamia oil can soothe irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and improve symptoms in conditions such as atopic dermatitis. However, these studies often include macadamia oil as part of a blend with other plant oils, making it difficult to attribute benefits specifically to macadamia oil. Human trials directly assessing its impact on dermatitis are sparse, and most recommendations are extrapolated from its known skin-moisturizing effects and its fatty acid profile.
Overall, while macadamia oil is sometimes recommended for dermatitis due to its emollient properties and favorable fatty acid composition, high-quality clinical evidence is lacking. Its use is best supported as an adjunct to standard therapies, not as a primary treatment. More rigorous studies are needed to confirm its efficacy for dermatitis specifically.
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chamomile
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turmeric
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
gotu kola
green tea
hemp oil
hyaluronic acid
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lauric acid
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
oregon grape
phenolic compounds
plantain
pomegranate
purified silver
quercetin
resveratrol
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rosemary
schizonepeta
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specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Sphaeranthus indicus
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin E
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chickweed
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bee propolis
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bisabolene
bee products
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Calendula
chlorophyllin
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colloid
carvacrol
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cannabidiol
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copaiba oil
cannabigerol
chrysophanics
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Eclipta
emu oil
Euphorbia
ethyl linoleate
flavonoids
fang-feng
fatty acids
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gallic acid
Gnaphalium
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henna
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hemp
iridoid glycosides
Indian fagonia
jojoba oil
Kokilaksha
Litsea
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Laggera pterodonta
linseed oil
Lantana camara
Leptospermum scoparium
Labdanum
mallow
Melia
Malva sylvestris
mangostin
Mahonia
Milkweed
Marine colloids
marigold
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Phyllanthus
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Paris polyphylla
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Other health conditions supported by Macadamia Oil
Aging (prevention)Burns and Scalds
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Eczema
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Free Radical Damage
Hair Care (general)
Inflammation