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

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Synopsis

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

Echinacea pallida has a history of traditional use among Native American tribes and early settlers for treating various skin conditions, including wounds, boils, and infections. The roots of Echinacea species were applied topically or used in poultices for skin ailments, as indigenous groups believed the plant promoted healing and reduced infection risk. This ethnobotanical use was documented in early ethnographic records and herbal texts. However, most of these references are general to the Echinacea genus rather than specifically E. pallida.

Scientific validation for E. pallida’s effectiveness specifically for skin infections is limited. While some in vitro studies have demonstrated that Echinacea extracts possess modest antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, most research focuses on Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea angustifolia, with E. pallida less frequently studied. There is a lack of well-designed clinical trials evaluating topical or oral E. pallida for skin infections in humans. Thus, while traditional use is well documented, scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for this indication remains weak.

In summary, the use of Echinacea pallida for skin infections is primarily based on traditional knowledge, with only limited scientific support, and should not be considered a strongly evidence-based practice at this time.

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