Evidence supporting the use of: Alstonia scholaris
For the health condition: Rashes and Hives
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Alstonia scholaris, commonly known as the devil tree, has been used in various traditional medicinal systems, particularly in Ayurveda and traditional medicine across South and Southeast Asia. Its bark, leaves, and latex are often employed for their purported anti-inflammatory and antipruritic (anti-itch) properties. In traditional practices, preparations of Alstonia scholaris have been applied topically or consumed to manage conditions like rashes, hives (urticaria), and other skin irritations. However, while the plant is cited in ethnobotanical literature for these uses, the scientific validation is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have shown that extracts from the plant possess anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, but direct evidence supporting efficacy specifically for rashes and hives in humans is lacking. There are no robust clinical trials or comprehensive pharmacological studies that conclusively demonstrate its benefit for these skin conditions. Therefore, while its use for rashes and hives is primarily justified by tradition, the supporting evidence is weak and largely anecdotal or preclinical.
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Other health conditions supported by Alstonia scholaris
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cough (general)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Influenza
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Leprosy
Liver Detoxification
Malaria
Pain (general remedies for)
Pneumonia
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Snake Bite
Sore Throat
Tuberculosis
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores