Evidence supporting the use of: Triterpene Saponin
For the health condition: Psoriasis

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Synopsis

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

Triterpene saponins are a diverse class of naturally occurring compounds found in many medicinal plants, such as Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), Centella asiatica, and Panax ginseng. Historically, extracts from these plants have been used in various traditional medicine systems—including Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda—for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions, including psoriasis. The traditional use is based on the observed anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and wound-healing properties of these plant extracts. For example, licorice root, rich in triterpene saponins (notably glycyrrhizin), has long been used topically and orally for skin ailments. However, direct scientific evidence supporting the use of isolated triterpene saponins for psoriasis is limited. Most available research consists of in vitro or animal studies demonstrating anti-inflammatory effects, inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and antioxidant activity. Some studies suggest these mechanisms could be relevant to psoriasis, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Therefore, while triterpene saponin-containing herbs have a traditional role in managing psoriasis and related skin disorders, scientific validation for their efficacy and safety specifically in psoriasis is not well established. The evidence supporting their use is thus rated as limited (2/5), relying on traditional practice and preliminary scientific rationale rather than definitive clinical proof.

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