Evidence supporting the use of: Sesbania
For the health condition: Dermatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sesbania species, particularly Sesbania grandiflora and Sesbania sesban, have a longstanding presence in traditional medicine systems across Asia, especially in Ayurveda and Southeast Asian folk practices. Traditionally, leaves and flowers of Sesbania are used topically as poultices or in washes to manage various skin ailments, including dermatitis, eczema, and wounds. The rationale behind their use is primarily anecdotal and based on ethnobotanical knowledge rather than rigorous scientific studies. Some literature documents the application of Sesbania extracts to soothe inflamed or itchy skin, likely due to their reported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. However, the scientific validation remains limited: while phytochemical analyses have identified certain compounds (such as flavonoids and saponins) with potential anti-inflammatory effects, there are no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly assessing the efficacy of Sesbania preparations in treating dermatitis in humans. Most evidence remains preclinical or anecdotal. Therefore, while the traditional use of Sesbania for dermatitis is documented, the strength of evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak and lacks systematic 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 Sesbania
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Debility
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever