Evidence supporting the use of: Amomum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Rashes and Hives

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

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

Amomum species (such as Amomum villosum and Amomum subulatum) are primarily used in traditional medicine systems, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, for digestive ailments such as bloating, indigestion, and nausea. There is limited traditional use for skin conditions like rashes and hives. In TCM, Amomum (commonly known as Sha Ren) is sometimes included in complex herbal formulas intended to address "dampness" or digestive-related skin eruptions, but it is not a primary or direct treatment for rashes or hives. Scientific evidence supporting Amomum for dermatological uses is virtually absent; research has focused on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties in vitro or in animal models, but not specifically for rashes or urticaria in humans. Thus, any use for rashes or hives is based on historical or anecdotal inclusion in multi-herb formulas rather than on strong direct evidence. Overall, the justification for using Amomum for rashes and hives is weak and supported, at best, by tradition rather than scientific validation.

More about Amomum (unspecified)
More about Rashes and Hives

Products containing Amomum (unspecified)

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.