Evidence supporting the use of: Patrinia
For the health condition: Eczema

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Synopsis

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

Patrinia, a genus of plants used in traditional East Asian medicine, especially in Chinese herbal formulations, has a historical track record of use for inflammatory skin conditions, including eczema. Classical texts and folk practices refer to Patrinia (commonly Patrinia scabiosaefolia or Patrinia villosa) as having "heat-clearing" and "detoxifying" properties, which are concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believed to correspond to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. In TCM, Patrinia is often prescribed as part of multi-herb decoctions for conditions characterized by "dampness" and "toxicity," including eczema, boils, and abscesses.

Modern scientific research on Patrinia's efficacy specifically for eczema is limited. Some studies have shown that extracts of Patrinia possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, which could theoretically benefit inflammatory skin conditions. However, these studies are mostly in vitro or in animal models and do not directly address eczema in humans. Clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies confirming its efficacy for eczema are lacking. Thus, the support for using Patrinia to treat or manage eczema is mainly traditional, with limited preliminary scientific rationale but no strong clinical evidence. The overall evidence rating is therefore modest, reflecting traditional use with some pharmacological plausibility but insufficient direct validation.

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