Evidence supporting the use of: Mantis Egg Case
For the health condition: Skin (infections)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Mantis Egg Case (Sang Piao Xiao, 桑螵蛸) is a traditional ingredient in Chinese medicine, primarily used for conditions related to urinary and reproductive health, such as incontinence, nocturnal emissions, and frequent urination. Its use for treating or supporting skin infections is not a common or well-documented traditional indication. There are some historical records in traditional Chinese medicine texts that mention its potential to "expel toxins" or "support wound healing," but these references are rare and not central to its traditional use. Furthermore, there is a lack of robust modern scientific research or clinical trials supporting the use of Mantis Egg Case for treating skin infections. The limited traditional evidence and the absence of scientific studies mean that its use for skin infections is not well established or validated. Therefore, while there may be a very minor traditional precedent, it is neither a major historical use nor scientifically supported for this particular condition.
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knotweed
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lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactoperoxidase
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quercetin
trypsin
vitamin C
zinc
bentonite
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mullein
chickweed
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stillingia
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melaleuca alternifolia
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15,16-Dihydrotanshinone I
3-Phenyllactic Acid
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Aquilegia viridiflora
Alpha-terpineol
Azelaic acid
Ardisia
Agave
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Alchornea
American Pawpaw
Albizia
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Aucubin
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Aureobasidium pullulans
Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Acemannan
allyl isothiocyanate
Abuta
Alkanna
Arisaema
Alantolactone
Artepillin C
Babchi
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Black spruce
Blepharis
Boswellic Acid
Bougainvillea
Brazillian peppertree
Bisabolene
Bael
Benzoin
Borate
Backhousia citriodora
Banyan
Bacillus
Burning Bush
Bergenia
Casearia esculenta
Croton seeds
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Citral
California Pitcher Plant
Cistus
cypress
Chaparral
Chondracanthus chamissoi
Cedrus libani
Castile Soap
Cynodon dactylon
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Chekiang Fritillary
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Citronella
Didymocarpus
Daphne
Emu Oil
Echinodorus
Ivy
Oak
Spikenard
Snakeroot (unspecified)
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Other health conditions supported by Mantis Egg Case
ArthritisAsthma
Backache
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Inflammation
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Wounds and Sores