Evidence supporting the use of: Celosia
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Celosia species, particularly Celosia argentea, have a history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in parts of Africa and Asia. In some cultures, Celosia has been used to manage a variety of ailments, including ear infections or earache. However, the evidence supporting its use for this specific condition is predominantly anecdotal and rooted in traditional practices. Traditional healers may recommend decoctions or infusions of Celosia leaves or flowers for ear complaints, but there are no well-documented ethnobotanical surveys that consistently report its use specifically for ear infection or earache. Furthermore, there is a lack of rigorous scientific studies—such as clinical trials or pharmacological investigations—demonstrating efficacy or safety of Celosia for treating ear infections. Most available research on Celosia focuses on its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or antioxidant properties in general, but these findings have not been directly correlated to the treatment of ear infections. In summary, while there is some traditional precedent for the use of Celosia in ear-related ailments, the supporting evidence remains weak and unsubstantiated by modern scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Ear Infection or Earache
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Aerva lanata
Alchornea
alpinia galangal
Alstonia scholaris
Amor seco
anamu
anise
asafoetida
Asteraceae
balsam
Barleria
Bergenia
betel
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
blackberry
blackboard tree
Blepharis
Bombax
borneol
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
calamus
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Celosia
Centipeda
chamomile
Cinnamomum
Clerodendrum indicum
coconut
Coptis chinensis
costus
devil\'s club
Didymocarpus
divi-divi
elephant\'s head
Erodium cicutarium
eucalyptus
eugenol
Euphorbia
ferula assafoetida
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
fleabane
forsythia
garlic
garlic bulb
gastrodia
geranium
ginger
Gnaphalium
golden eardrops
goldenseal
goldthread
Guava
Hedychium spicatum
Helicteres isora
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian tinospora
indigo leaves
labrador tea
Laggera pterodonta
Lantana camara
Lebbek
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
little ironweed
Lophira lanceolata
Lycopodium
mallow
Malva sylvestris
marigold
Marjoram
Marking Nut Tree
Matapalo Tree
Matico
melaleuca alternifolia
Morinda
Mullein
mustard seed
Myrobalan
Myrrh
Neem tree
Nimbidin
nut grass
onion
oregano
papaya
Patrinia
paw paw
Pentatropis capensis
Petiveria
Physalis angulata
Plantago
plantain
Plectranthus amboinicus
Pluchea
Plumbago zeylanica
poppy
Portulaca
Pulsatilla
Rhus coriaria
rosemary
rue
schizonepeta
Sensitive Plant
Sicklepod
Solanum indicum
Spanish Needle
Sphaeranthus indicus
Stereospermum
Storax
Streptococcus salivarius
sweet flag
sweetgums
Tamarind
thyme
Thymus
Tulbaghia
Vervain
Winter Savory
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Celosia
Abdominal PainAnemia
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hair Care (general)
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
