Evidence supporting the use of: Henna
For the health condition: Scabies
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Henna (Lawsonia inermis) has been used traditionally in various cultures for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for skin ailments such as scabies. The practice is rooted in folk medicine, particularly in regions of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, where henna leaves are ground into a paste and applied to affected skin areas. The rationale behind this use stems from henna’s recognized antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, which are believed to help alleviate itching and reduce secondary infections associated with scabies. However, scientific validation for its effectiveness in treating scabies specifically is limited. A few in vitro studies have demonstrated henna’s activity against certain bacteria and fungi, but robust clinical trials regarding its efficacy against the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, the causative agent of scabies, are lacking. Most modern medical recommendations for scabies rely on well-established topical scabicides such as permethrin or oral ivermectin. In summary, while henna’s use for scabies persists in traditional medicine due to its general skin-soothing properties, there is insufficient scientific evidence to recommend it as an effective or primary treatment for scabies.
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Other health conditions supported by Henna
AbrasionsAbscesses
Acne
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Cuts
Dandruff
Dermatitis
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Eczema
Eye Infections
Fungal Infections
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Herpes
Insect Repellant
Itching
Itching Ears
Leprosy
Lesions
Lice
Mastitis
Nose Bleeds
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Scabies
Scars / Scar Tissue
Scratches and Abrasions
Seborrhea