Evidence supporting the use of: Potentilla
For the health condition: Itching

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Synopsis

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

Potentilla species, commonly known as cinquefoil, have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine across Europe and Asia. Traditional healers have employed various Potentilla species for their astringent, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties, particularly in the treatment of skin conditions such as itching, rashes, and minor wounds. Preparations made from the aerial parts or roots of Potentilla plants (such as Potentilla erecta, P. anserina, and P. reptans) have been applied topically as poultices, washes, or ointments to alleviate pruritus (itching) and skin irritation. The astringent effects are attributed to the high tannin content found in these plants.

However, while the traditional use is well-documented in ethnobotanical literature, there is limited scientific evidence to validate the efficacy of Potentilla in treating itching specifically. Most contemporary research on Potentilla focuses on its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, with few clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly addressing its effects on itching or pruritus. Therefore, the use of Potentilla for itching is best supported by tradition, with low-level evidence from scientific studies to substantiate these claims.

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