Evidence supporting the use of: Cyathula
For the health condition: Rashes and Hives
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Cyathula, particularly species like Cyathula prostrata and Cyathula officinalis, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In these systems, Cyathula is often included in herbal formulations aimed at treating a variety of inflammatory and skin-related conditions, including rashes and hives. The rationale is generally based on its reputed anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, which are believed to help "clear heat" and "eliminate toxins" from the body—concepts foundational to TCM theory. However, while its traditional use is documented, there is a lack of robust scientific evidence to specifically validate the efficacy of Cyathula for rashes or hives. Most modern studies on Cyathula focus on its anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, or analgesic properties, usually in the context of pain, arthritis, or general inflammation rather than dermatologic conditions. No high-quality clinical trials or pharmacological studies have directly evaluated its effects on urticaria (hives) or rash in humans. Thus, while Cyathula is traditionally used for skin issues in some cultures, current scientific validation for this specific use is minimal to absent.
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Other health conditions supported by Cyathula
Abdominal PainAfterbirth Pain
Amenorrhea
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Labor and Delivery
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Menstrual Irregularity
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue