Evidence supporting the use of: Amomum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Rashes and Hives
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.
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nettle
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
vitamin E
zinc
bentonite
sarsaparilla
yellow root
chickweed
typhonium
clerodendrum indicum
paederia foetida
rubia cordifolia
lingusticum wallichii
yarrow
prickly ash
morus
silk tree
juniper berries
sweetgums
oriental arborvitae
birch
sheep's sorrel
assam indigo
camphor oil
cleavers
wood betony
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
sea salt
akebia
acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchornea
Albizia
Anserina
American Liverleaf
Anemone
Aquilegia formosa
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Alsonia scholaris
Argan nut oil
Abuta
Alkanna
Amor seco
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Betony
Baikal Skullcap
Blue Flag
Baliospermum
Black spruce
Blubber oil
Blepharis
Barleria
Bougainvillea
Brazillian peppertree
Bisabolene
Bogbean
Black Poplar
Banyan
Borage
Bittersweet
Burning Bush
Bergenia
Calotropis gigantea
Coriander
Cyathula
Cedar
Campylandra fimbriata
Corktree
Cowslip
Chinatree
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Copaiba Oil
DIVI-DIVI
Devil's Club
David's Milkberry
Dwarf Nettle
Dendramine
Erythropalum scandens
Emu Oil
Eupatorium
Lotus
Oak
Orchid
Rose
Spikenard
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Other health conditions supported by Amomum (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Appetite (deficient)
Belching
Bronchitis
Chills
Colds (general)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Indigestion
Nausea and Vomiting
Overacidity
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Sore Throat
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores