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Source of validity: Traditional
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Arisaema species (commonly known as "Jack-in-the-pulpit" or "cobra lily") have a documented history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the tuber of Arisaema (often processed to reduce toxicity) is known as "Tian Nan Xing" and has been used to treat a variety of conditions, primarily those involving phlegm and wind (e.g., cough, convulsions). There are some traditional reports and formulations where Arisaema is included in external applications for skin conditions, including itching or pruritus, though this is not its most common usage. The rationale is usually based on its perceived ability to "dispel wind" and "reduce swelling".

However, there is a lack of robust scientific evidence or controlled studies validating the efficacy or safety of Arisaema for treating itching in a modern clinical context. Most references to its use for itching are anecdotal or embedded in compound herbal formulas, making it difficult to isolate its specific effect. Moreover, raw Arisaema tubers are toxic and must be processed properly to be used medicinally. Overall, while there is some traditional precedent for its topical use in treating itching, the supporting evidence is weak and largely unsubstantiated by modern research.

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