Evidence supporting the use of: Atlantic Cedar
For the health condition: Itching
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Atlantic Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) has a history of traditional use in various cultures, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, where its essential oil and other preparations have been used for skin conditions, including itching. Traditional herbal medicine texts sometimes mention cedarwood oil as an ingredient in topical remedies for dermatological issues due to its purported anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. However, clinical or pharmacological evidence specifically supporting the use of Atlantic Cedar for pruritus (itching) is extremely limited or absent. The existing documentation is primarily anecdotal or based on general use for skin health rather than targeted studies on itching. Some laboratory studies have explored the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities of cedarwood essential oil components, but these do not directly translate to efficacy for itching in humans. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for its inclusion in topical treatments for skin discomfort, current scientific validation for Atlantic Cedar’s effectiveness against itching is minimal, and its use is not supported by robust clinical evidence.
Other ingredients used for Itching
Aloe veramyrobalan
betel
bisabolol
chamomile
turmeric
Japanese sophora
licorice root
marshmallow
Peppermint
scrophularia root
slippery elm bark
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
bentonite
chickweed
typhonium
ferula assafoetida
yarrow
sweetgums
oriental arborvitae
sheep's sorrel
camphor oil
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agrimony
Anamu
Abrus
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Alsonia scholaris
Argan nut oil
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
benzyl alcohol
Babchi
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Balsam
Barleria
Brazilian peppertree
Black Nightshade
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coconut oil
Colloid
Cinquefoil
Cocoa Butter
Carry Me Seed
Cornflower
Cajuput
Catechu
Cedar
Calamus
Cyanthillium cinereum
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Copaiba Oil
Citronella
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Dwarf Nettle
Davilla rugosa
Dendramine
European Elder
Erodium cicutarium
Emu Oil
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Eugenol
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fang-Feng
Fleabane
Fringed Pink
Giant Blazingstar
Gardenia jasminoides
Golden Shower Tree
Homalomena
Houttuynia
Honey loquat syrup
Hydrocolloid
Henna
Indian Nightshade
Jewelweed
Jojoba Oil
Jessica's Sticktight
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
Lichen
Lophira lanceolata
Lycopodium
Labrador Tea
Lantana camara
Leptospermum scoparium
Lysimachia
Marsh Tea
Mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matico
Matapalo Tree
Mahonia
Marking Nut Tree
Macaranga indica
Oak
Onosma bracteatum
Pagoda Tree
Pulsatilla
Pepper Bark Tree
Pellitory
Plumbago zeylanica
Polygonum
Plectranthus amboinicus
Potentilla
Quisqualis
Rue
Rubus
Rhus glabra
Sabadilla
Spilanthes
Speedwell
Spanish Needle
Self-Heal
Sweet Annie
Spikenard
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Snakeroot
Sanguisorba
Southernwood
Slippery Elm
Sagebrush
Semiaquilegia
Soapberry
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Sapindus mukorossi
Sumac
Sulfur
Sweet Bay
Storax
Sandy Everlasting
Tannins
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymol
Tea Tree Oil
Vervain
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
Waltheria ovata
Winter Savory
Other health conditions supported by Atlantic Cedar
AbscessesAddictions (general remedies for)
Anxiety
Boils
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Chills
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Dandruff
Fever
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Insomnia
Itching
Lice
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives