Evidence supporting the use of: Sabadilla
For the health condition: Rhinitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Sabadilla (Schoenocaulon officinale), also known as cevadilla, has a historical use in traditional medicine, especially within homeopathy, for the treatment of rhinitis and hay fever-like symptoms. The primary rationale for its use stems from homeopathic principles, where substances that produce symptoms similar to a disease in healthy individuals are believed to treat those same symptoms in the sick, when given in highly diluted forms. In classical homeopathy, Sabadilla is recommended for symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes associated with allergic rhinitis. However, there is little to no robust scientific evidence from clinical trials or pharmacological studies to support the efficacy of Sabadilla in treating rhinitis. The ingredient's use is largely confined to traditional and homeopathic practice, and it is not widely recognized in conventional medicine for this indication. Some historical accounts and materia medica texts mention its use for respiratory symptoms, but these are anecdotal and not based on modern scientific methodologies. Therefore, the justification for using Sabadilla for rhinitis is based primarily on tradition and homeopathic theory, rather than empirical scientific validation. Its evidence rating is low, as there is a lack of high-quality clinical data to substantiate its effectiveness.

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