Evidence supporting the use of: Servicetree
For the health condition: Skin (dry and/or flaky)

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Synopsis

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

Servicetree (Sorbus domestica), also known as the service tree, has a history of traditional use in folk medicine, particularly in parts of Europe. While most commonly, its fruits have been consumed for digestive and anti-diarrheal purposes, there is also ethnobotanical documentation of external applications of servicetree preparations for various skin conditions, including dryness and flakiness. The astringent properties of the fruits and bark, attributed to their tannin content, have been leveraged in traditional remedies to soothe and protect the skin, reduce irritation, and promote healing. However, scientific studies specifically addressing the efficacy of servicetree for dry or flaky skin are limited. Phytochemical analyses confirm the presence of phenolic compounds, antioxidants, and tannins, which theoretically could contribute to skin barrier protection and reduction of transepidermal water loss. Yet, rigorous clinical trials or pharmacological studies substantiating these effects in humans are lacking. Thus, while traditional use for dry or flaky skin exists and is supported by the plant’s known constituents, current evidence remains largely anecdotal and based on historical practice rather than robust scientific validation.

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