Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Poison Ivy or Oak

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Amor seco is a common name that may refer to several Desmodium species, such as Desmodium adscendens or Desmodium incanum. In traditional herbal medicine, particularly in parts of Central and South America, Desmodium species have been used for varied purposes including anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and hepatoprotective effects. There is some ethnobotanical literature indicating that preparations of Amor seco have been used topically to soothe skin irritations and rashes, which may include those caused by plants like poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) or poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum). However, there is little to no direct contemporary clinical or laboratory evidence specifically supporting the use of Amor seco extracts for treating poison ivy or oak dermatitis. The evidence for traditional use is limited to anecdotal reports and some herbal compendia, but the practice appears to be based on the general anti-inflammatory reputation of the plant rather than any targeted studies or well-documented case series. Thus, its use for this purpose is justified primarily by tradition, with a low evidence rating, and should not be considered scientifically validated.

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