Evidence supporting the use of: Sage oil
For the health condition: Athlete's Foot

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Synopsis

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

Sage oil (Salvia officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, primarily for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. In folk remedies, sage oil has been applied topically to treat various skin conditions, including fungal infections like Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis). The traditional rationale stems from observations that sage leaves and their essential oil can inhibit the growth of certain fungi and bacteria. However, scientific validation for its use specifically against the dermatophytes that cause Athlete’s Foot is limited.

Laboratory studies have demonstrated that sage essential oil exhibits moderate antifungal activity against a range of fungi, but in vitro results do not always translate into clinical efficacy. There are very few, if any, high-quality clinical trials that evaluate sage oil’s effectiveness for treating tinea pedis in humans. Most evidence remains anecdotal or based on historical usage rather than rigorous scientific validation. Therefore, while the use of sage oil for Athlete’s Foot is justified by tradition and supported by some preliminary lab studies, the overall evidence level remains low. It is not considered a first-line treatment and should not replace conventional antifungal therapies without medical supervision.

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