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Source of validity: Traditional
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Lotus, particularly Nelumbo nucifera (also known as sacred lotus), has been used in various traditional medicine systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, for alleviating skin conditions such as rashes and hives. In these traditions, different parts of the lotus plant—leaves, seeds, and flowers—are believed to possess cooling, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. For example, in TCM, lotus leaves and seeds are sometimes used in herbal formulas intended to "clear heat" from the body and reduce skin irritation or allergic reactions manifesting as rashes or hives. Similarly, Ayurvedic texts describe lotus as “sheetala” (cooling), recommending it for skin eruptions associated with excess Pitta (heat). However, the evidence supporting these uses is primarily anecdotal and based on historical practice rather than rigorous scientific validation. There are very limited modern clinical studies directly investigating lotus extracts for the treatment of rashes or hives. Some laboratory studies have indicated that lotus extracts may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically benefit inflammatory skin conditions, but these findings have not been specifically linked to clinical outcomes in treating rashes or hives. Therefore, while lotus is traditionally used for these purposes, the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy remains weak and largely unsubstantiated.

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