Evidence supporting the use of: Semiaquilegia
For the health condition: Itching
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Semiaquilegia, particularly Semiaquilegia adoxoides, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for various ailments, including skin conditions such as itching (pruritus). In classical TCM literature, this herb is sometimes included in formulations intended to clear heat, resolve toxicity, and dispel wind—concepts that in TCM theory are associated with relieving itching and other dermatological symptoms. However, the primary traditional uses of Semiaquilegia focus more on detoxification, reducing swelling, and treating abscesses or sores rather than specifically on pruritus.
Scientific research on Semiaquilegia for the treatment of itching is extremely limited. There are no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly validating its efficacy for pruritus in modern biomedical literature. Some studies have investigated the plant's anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties, which could theoretically contribute to a reduction in skin irritation or infection-related itching, but this evidence is indirect and not specific to itching as a symptom.
In summary, the use of Semiaquilegia to support or treat itching is primarily based on traditional practices and theoretical frameworks of Chinese herbal medicine, with minimal direct scientific validation. The evidence supporting its effectiveness for this use is weak and mainly anecdotal or historical in nature.
Other ingredients used for Itching
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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 Semiaquilegia
Abdominal PainBruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Diarrhea
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Itching
Menstrual Irregularity
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Wounds and Sores