Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea
For the health condition: Boils
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Echinacea is traditionally used to support the treatment of boils, primarily based on its long-standing use in herbal and folk medicine. Historically, Native American tribes utilized Echinacea species for a variety of infections and skin conditions, including abscesses, wounds, and boils. The rationale for its use stems from its purported immunostimulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, which were believed to help the body fight off infections and promote healing of skin lesions. Early Western herbalists adopted similar uses after observing indigenous practices. However, scientific validation specifically supporting the use of Echinacea for boils is limited. Most clinical research on Echinacea focuses on its effects on respiratory tract infections, with mixed results. While some laboratory studies have indicated that Echinacea extracts possess immune-modulating and mild antibacterial effects, there is a lack of well-designed clinical trials directly evaluating its efficacy in treating skin infections such as boils. Therefore, the evidence supporting its use for boils is primarily traditional, with little robust scientific support. The rating of 2 reflects the presence of historical and anecdotal usage, but limited clinical evidence.
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Ardisia
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Agave
Agrimony
Allicin
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Achyranthes
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Abrus
Alchornea
Aconite
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American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
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Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Asteracea
Alliin
Abuta
Alkanna
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Bai Ji
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Balsam
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Barleria
Bitter Grass
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Bael
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Benzoin
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Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
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benzyl isothiocyanate
Bassia scoparia
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
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Curry leaf
Calendula
Croton seeds
Calotropis gigantea
Colloidal Silver
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
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Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
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Didymocarpus
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Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
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Dichrostachys glomerata
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Eclipta
Echinacea
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Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
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Eugenol
Flueggea suffruticosa
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Ficus simplicissima
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Gnaphalium
Garlic
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Glechoma hederacea
Gallotannin
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Iris
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Poppy
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Other health conditions supported by Echinacea
AbscessesAdenitis
Allergies (respiratory)
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Boils
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Carbuncles
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Contagious Diseases
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Fever
Herpes
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Influenza
Injuries
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)