Evidence supporting the use of: Fringed Pink
For the health condition: Itching

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Fringed Pink (Dianthus superbus) has a longstanding use in traditional Chinese medicine and other herbal traditions, where it is known as "Qumai." Traditional herbalists have used Fringed Pink primarily for its diuretic and menstrual-regulating properties, but it has also been included in some formulas intended to address skin conditions such as itching and rashes. The rationale is typically based on the herb's reputed ability to "clear heat" and "eliminate dampness," concepts in traditional Chinese medical theory often linked to skin eruptions and pruritus (itching). However, there is a lack of scientific studies or clinical trials directly evaluating the efficacy of Fringed Pink for itching or dermatological complaints. Most references to its use for itching are found in historical texts and herbal compendia, rather than in modern medical literature. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition, the supporting evidence is weak and primarily anecdotal rather than rigorously documented or studied.

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