Evidence supporting the use of: Devil's Club
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) has a long history of use among Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest for a variety of ailments, including infections and pain. Ethnobotanical records indicate that some Native American groups used Devil's Club preparations (such as poultices or decoctions) for general pain relief, as an antimicrobial, or for "sores" and skin infections. However, specific documentation of its use for ear infections or earache is limited and not widespread in traditional sources. There is little to no clinical or laboratory research supporting its efficacy for ear infections, and no modern scientific studies have verified its use for this particular condition. The assignment of a rating of 1 reflects that while there may be very limited traditional use, it is not well-documented or commonly cited, and lacks any scientific validation. As such, its use for ear infections or earache relies primarily on anecdotal or very sparse traditional reports rather than robust evidence.

More about Devil's Club
More about Ear Infection or Earache

Products containing Devil's Club

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.