Evidence supporting the use of: Bisabolene
For the health condition: Rashes and Hives

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Synopsis

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

Bisabolene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene found in various plants, including chamomile. The use of bisabolene and, more broadly, bisabolol-rich extracts (like those from chamomile), to support skin conditions such as rashes and hives is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine. Historically, chamomile preparations have been applied topically to relieve skin irritation, redness, and inflammation. Bisabolene itself is one of several components thought to contribute to these soothing effects, although most scientific attention has focused on its close relative, alpha-bisabolol.

There is some preclinical evidence that bisabolene and related sesquiterpenes possess anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically justify their use in skin conditions characterized by inflammation, such as rashes and hives. However, direct, high-quality clinical evidence specifically evaluating bisabolene for treating rashes or hives in humans is lacking. Most modern topical formulations for skin irritation cite the broader anti-inflammatory and soothing effects of chamomile or bisabolol rather than bisabolene alone.

In summary, the use of bisabolene for rashes and hives is supported primarily by traditional use and extrapolation from related compounds, with limited scientific validation specific to bisabolene itself. The evidence is therefore rated as modest (2/5), reflecting traditional use with some supporting preclinical data but insufficient direct clinical research.

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