Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Lovage
For the health condition: Dermatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Sichuan Lovage (Ligusticum chuanxiong), also known as Chuanxiong, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Its use for skin conditions such as dermatitis is primarily rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices rather than modern scientific validation. In TCM, Chuanxiong is believed to invigorate blood circulation and dispel wind, which is thought to help address various dermatological issues, including eczema and dermatitis, especially when these conditions are considered to be caused by "wind" and "blood stasis."
Historical TCM texts document its inclusion in herbal formulas aimed at reducing inflammation, itching, and swelling associated with skin problems. However, its role is typically as one component in a multi-herb prescription, and it is rarely used as a standalone remedy for dermatitis.
Scientific evidence supporting the use of Sichuan Lovage for dermatitis is limited. Some studies have shown that Ligusticum chuanxiong contains compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but there is a lack of robust clinical trials specifically investigating its efficacy for dermatitis in humans. Most available research has focused on its cardiovascular or neuroprotective effects rather than dermatological applications.
In summary, the use of Sichuan Lovage for dermatitis is based on traditional practices, and evidence from modern scientific research is insufficient to confirm its effectiveness for this indication.
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alpha-pinene
alpha-terpineol
anamu
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Asteraceae
avens
azelaic acid
babchi
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
Bassia scoparia
bee products
bee propolis
beta caryophyllene
Bidens pilosa
birch
bisabolene
bishop\'s weed
black currant
black walnut
Bombax
Boswellic Acid
burdock
Butea monosperma
Calendula
cannabidiol
cannabigerol
Cannabis sativa oil
Carthamus
carvacrol
caryophyllene
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
Chinese raisintree
chlorophyllin
chrysophanics
coconut
coconut oil
colloid
commiphora
copaiba oil
Curcuma
curcumen
Curcuminoid
Dianthus
Eclipta
emu oil
Epidermal Growth Factor
ethyl linoleate
eucalyptus
Euphorbia
fang-feng
fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
Ficus simplicissima
flavonoids
forsythia
fulvic acid
gallic acid
gallotannin
garlic bulb
geranium
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
glyceryl monolaurate
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Gnaphalium
gotu kola
green tea
heal-all
hemp
hemp oil
henna
Himalaya berry
hyaluronic acid
Hydrocolloid
Indian fagonia
iridoid glycosides
jojoba oil
Kokilaksha
Labdanum
Lactoperoxidase
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
lauric acid
Leptospermum scoparium
lichen
linseed oil
Litsea
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
mallow
Malva sylvestris
mangostin
marigold
Marine colloids
Marking Nut Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Menthol oil
Milkweed
Mugwort
Neem tree
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
Nigella seed
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Oxystelma
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Pansit-pansitan
Panthenol
Paris polyphylla
Patrinia
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Peptides
phenolic compounds
Phyllanthus
plantain
polyphenols
pomegranate
Propolis
purified silver
quercetin
resveratrol
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rosemary
rosmarinic acid
rue
Salvia
Sandalwood
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
Shark Liver Oil
Sichuan Lovage
Sicklepod
siler root
Silk protein
Solanaceae
Sophora
Southern Tsangshu
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Sphaeranthus indicus
Squalene
Storax
Sweet Annie
Tea Tree Oil
Terpenoids
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymol
Thymoquinone
Thymus
turmeric
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vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin E
Witch Hazel
Wrightia tinctoria
xanthium (cockleburs)
Zinc
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Sichuan Lovage
Abdominal PainAngina
Arthritis
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Cold Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Dandruff
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gastritis
Gingivitis
