Evidence supporting the use of: Aucubin
For the health condition: Skin (infections)

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Synopsis

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

Aucubin is an iridoid glycoside found in several medicinal plants, such as Plantago species (plantain) and Eucommia ulmoides. Its use for supporting or treating skin infections is primarily rooted in traditional medicine. Historically, preparations from aucubin-containing plants have been applied topically or used as poultices for wounds, ulcers, and skin infections in folk medicine across Europe and Asia. The rationale is based on anecdotal evidence and the longstanding reputation of these herbs for promoting wound healing and reducing inflammation.

Scientific studies investigating aucubin's direct effects on skin infections are limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest aucubin may possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. For instance, research has shown that aucubin can inhibit certain bacteria and promote collagen synthesis, which is beneficial for wound repair. However, these findings are preliminary and have not been widely confirmed in clinical trials involving humans with skin infections.

Overall, while aucubin’s use for skin infections has a basis in traditional practice and is supported by some early experimental data, robust clinical evidence is lacking. Thus, its use for this purpose is justified more by tradition than by strong scientific validation.

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