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

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Synopsis

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

Butternut (Juglans cinerea), also known as white walnut, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly by Native American groups and early European settlers in North America. The bark and inner bark were commonly used for their laxative properties, but there are some references in folk medicine to its use for skin ailments such as sores, rashes, or skin eruptions. These uses were typically in the form of poultices or washes applied externally to the skin. However, the historical documentation is sparse and not highly detailed regarding the specific conditions treated or the efficacy of these treatments. Moreover, there is a lack of robust scientific studies or clinical trials supporting the topical use of butternut for skin care in the modern sense, such as for acne, eczema, or general skin health. Most modern references to butternut focus on its internal use as a cathartic or laxative. As such, the evidence supporting its use in general skin care is based mainly on anecdotal reports and traditional practices rather than on scientific validation. Thus, the rating of evidence is low, reflecting the limited and primarily historical basis for this application.

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