Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Lotus, particularly Nelumbo nucifera (sacred lotus) and Nymphaea species (water lilies), has a longstanding presence in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In these systems, lotus extracts—derived from flowers, seeds, or leaves—have been used to address various skin conditions, including inflammation and rashes. The use of lotus for psoriasis specifically, however, is not robustly documented; rather, its application is generally grouped within remedies for "skin diseases" or inflammatory skin afflictions. The rationale is often based on the plant’s purported anti-inflammatory, soothing, and detoxifying properties.

Scientific validation for lotus as a treatment for psoriasis is minimal. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest that lotus extracts contain flavonoids and alkaloids with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, there are no clinical trials or rigorous studies directly examining lotus for psoriasis in humans. As such, its use for psoriasis is grounded primarily in traditional use and empirical observation rather than scientific evidence. The evidence rating of 1 reflects anecdotal and traditional use with a lack of direct scientific validation.

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