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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Indian Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia), also known as Chinese cinnamon, is an aromatic bark used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these systems, Cassia is sometimes used to address skin conditions, including rashes and hives, based on its reputed warming, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Historical texts mention Cassia as a remedy for various skin irritations, although its use is more commonly associated with digestive and circulatory issues. There is some anecdotal and textual support for its topical or internal use to "clear toxins" or "improve skin health," but these references are generally non-specific and not substantiated by controlled studies. Modern scientific research on Cassia has focused primarily on its effects on blood sugar regulation, antimicrobial activity, and anti-inflammatory effects in general, rather than specifically on rashes or hives (urticaria). There is limited laboratory evidence that Cassia extracts have anti-inflammatory properties, but no clinical trials or robust studies have evaluated its efficacy for treating skin rashes or allergic hives in humans. Therefore, while there is a traditional precedent for its use, scientific validation is lacking, and the evidence supporting its effectiveness for rashes and hives is weak.

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