Evidence supporting the use of: Ledebouriella
For the health condition: Psoriasis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Ledebouriella, commonly known as Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in East Asian medicine. Its primary uses in traditional medicine include dispelling wind, alleviating pain, and treating conditions such as headaches, rheumatism, and certain skin disorders. In the context of psoriasis, Fang Feng is sometimes included as part of multi-herb formulas aimed at "expelling wind" and "clearing heat"—concepts in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that are often associated with dermatological conditions like psoriasis. However, while there is a long-standing tradition of using Fang Feng for various skin ailments, robust scientific evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for psoriasis is lacking. Most available studies focus on its use as part of complex herbal mixtures, making it difficult to attribute any therapeutic effects directly to Ledebouriella. Clinical trials isolating Ledebouriella’s effects on psoriasis are either absent or of low quality. Thus, its use for psoriasis is justified mainly by traditional practices rather than rigorous scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Psoriasis
Agrimonia pilosaAlfalfa
algal oil
Aloe vera
Alpha hydroxy acids
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
Andrographis
andrographolide
apigenin
apple cider vinegar
argan nut oil
astragalin
Aureobasidium pullulans
avocado
babchi
baicalein
baicalin
Baikal Skullcap
banyan
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
bee propolis
beta-glucan
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium longum
birch
black currant
black walnut
Borassus aethiopum
Boswellia
Boswellic Acid
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
butyrate triglyceride
caffeic Acid
cannabidiol
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
Chinese salvia root
chirata
Cistus
Cnidium
cod liver oil
copaiba oil
curcumin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
docosahexaenoic Acid
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
eicosapentaenoic acid
emu oil
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
ethyl linoleate
European Elder
ferulic acid
Ficus religiosa
fish protein
frankincense
fumaric acid
gallic acid
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
Glucosylceramide
Glycolic acid
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Glycyrrhizin
gooseberry
gotu kola
green tea
Hellebore
henna
hyaluronic acid
Hyperoside
isoliquiritigenin
jojoba oil
Kaempferol
knotweed
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus salivarius
Ledebouriella
lingzhi
linoleic acid (LA)
linseed oil
liverwort
loquat
luteolin
Lycium
magnesium
Marine fat
Marshmallow
melaleuca alternifolia
mixed carotenoids
Morus
Mucilage
Mulberry
Naringenin
Nettle
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
oleanolic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
Osthole
paeoniflorin
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
perilla
PhosphatidylGlycerol
phospholipids
Piperine
Polypodium
polyunsaturated fat
pomegranate
quercetin
resveratrol
rockweed
Rubia cordifolia
Salmon Oil
Sanguisorba
Sargassum
sarsaparilla
seaweed
Semecarpus anacardium
Slippery Elm
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
sunflower
Tea Tree Oil
Thuja
turmeric
vegetable oil
Verbascoside
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Walnut
wheat grass
Withanolides
Xanthone
Xanthophyll
Xanthorrhizol
Zinc
Other health conditions supported by Ledebouriella
ArthritisBackache
Bronchitis
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Cuts
Dandruff
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hair Care (general)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Inflammation
Influenza
Injuries
Itching
Itching Ears
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Pain (general remedies for)
Phlebitis
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic
Skin (infections)
