Evidence supporting the use of: Bottle gourd
For the health condition: Skin Care (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in Ayurveda and other folk healing systems in South Asia. Traditionally, the pulp, juice, and sometimes seeds of bottle gourd have been applied topically or consumed to support skin health, with claims that the vegetable's cooling, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties help soothe skin irritations, acne, and rashes. Some traditional texts also mention its use in treating minor skin infections and promoting a clear complexion.

However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. Available studies focus mostly on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of bottle gourd extracts when evaluated in vitro or in animal models. These properties could theoretically provide some benefit for skin health by reducing oxidative stress or inflammation, but direct clinical trials on humans for skin care outcomes are lacking. There are no robust, peer-reviewed human studies specifically assessing the efficacy of bottle gourd for treating or supporting general skin care. Therefore, while traditional practices endorse its use, and preliminary data on bioactive compounds exist, scientific evidence remains weak.

In summary, the use of bottle gourd for skin care is primarily rooted in tradition, with a low but nonzero level of supporting evidence from modern scientific studies on its general bioactivity, rather than direct clinical efficacy for skin health.

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