Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Schizonepeta (Schizonepeta tenuifolia), also known as Jing Jie in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is commonly used in East Asian herbal practice for a variety of skin conditions, including dermatitis. The herb has a long history of use dating back centuries, primarily for its abilities to "dispel wind" and "alleviate itching," concepts in TCM that are loosely associated with the management of pruritic (itchy) skin disorders. In classic herbal formulas, Schizonepeta is often included for the treatment of various dermatological complaints such as eczema, rashes, and allergic dermatitis. While there are some laboratory studies suggesting anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anti-allergic effects of Schizonepeta extracts, clinical evidence in humans remains very limited. Most support for its use in dermatitis comes from traditional usage and case-based reports in the context of TCM. Animal studies have shown that extracts of Schizonepeta may inhibit the release of histamine and reduce inflammation, which could theoretically benefit people with dermatitis. However, these findings have not been robustly translated into high-quality clinical trials. In summary, the use of Schizonepeta for dermatitis is primarily justified by its traditional role in herbal medicine, with limited preliminary scientific support but lacking strong clinical trial evidence. As such, its evidence rating for this use is low to moderate, driven more by history than by modern scientific validation.

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