Evidence supporting the use of: Plant oil (unspecified)
For the health condition: Psoriasis

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Synopsis

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

Plant oils have been used traditionally to manage psoriasis and other skin conditions due to their moisturizing and barrier-restoring properties. Historical and ethnobotanical records indicate that various plant-derived oils, such as olive oil, coconut oil, and sunflower oil, have been applied topically to help soothe psoriatic lesions and alleviate symptoms like dryness, scaling, and itching. These benefits are primarily attributed to the emollient and occlusive effects of plant oils, which help to maintain skin hydration and integrity. While some individual plant oils have been subject to limited scientific investigation—such as studies on coconut oil's anti-inflammatory effects or sunflower oil's barrier-enhancing properties—the evidence for the category "plant oil (unspecified)" is largely based on traditional use rather than robust scientific validation. Most clinical guidelines do not endorse unspecified plant oils as a primary treatment for psoriasis but may mention their use as adjunctive skincare to support barrier function. There is a lack of large-scale, high-quality clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of unspecified plant oils specifically for psoriasis. Therefore, while traditional use is well-documented, scientific backing for the use of unspecified plant oil in treating psoriasis is limited and not definitive.

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