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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Genipa americana, commonly known as genipap or jagua, has a history of use in traditional medicine among Indigenous peoples of Central and South America. For skin afflictions such as rashes and hives, preparations made from the fruit pulp, leaves, or bark have reportedly been applied topically or sometimes ingested as folk remedies. Ethnobotanical surveys document such uses, attributing the plant’s effectiveness to its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties observed in traditional practice. However, rigorous scientific studies specifically validating the efficacy of Genipa americana for treating rashes or hives in humans are currently lacking. Most available scientific research focuses on its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and general anti-inflammatory activities in vitro or in animal models, rather than direct clinical application to dermatological conditions like rashes or hives. Therefore, while there is a traditional precedent for its use in this context, the evidence base is weak, and no clinical guidelines support its use for these specific skin conditions.

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