Evidence supporting the use of: Baliospermum
For the health condition: Rashes and Hives
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Baliospermum montanum is a plant commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine, particularly in India. Its roots, leaves, and seeds have been utilized for their purported medicinal properties. In Ayurvedic texts, Baliospermum is classified as a pungent, heating herb, and is often applied topically or ingested for various skin conditions, including rashes and hives (urticaria). The rationale in traditional medicine is based on its 'kusthaghna' (anti-skin disease) action, and it is believed to help eliminate toxins and purify the blood, thereby alleviating skin eruptions.
Despite its established role in traditional practice, there is a paucity of robust scientific studies specifically validating the efficacy of Baliospermum for rashes and hives. Some preliminary pharmacological research has suggested that extracts of Baliospermum possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which could theoretically be beneficial for certain skin ailments. However, these studies are limited, not specific to urticaria, and often conducted in vitro or in animal models. Thus, while the plant is traditionally used for these conditions, contemporary scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for rashes and hives is weak and indirect.
In summary, the use of Baliospermum for rashes and hives is primarily justified by traditional medical practices, with minimal scientific validation at present.
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Other health conditions supported by Baliospermum
Abdominal PainAfterbirth Pain
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Appetite (deficient)
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Blood in Stool
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Enteritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Kidney Infection
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Parasites (tapeworm)
Rashes and Hives
Scratches and Abrasions
Skin (infections)
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores