Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Thuja (commonly known as arborvitae) has a long history of use in traditional herbal and homeopathic medicine, particularly in European and North American traditions. It has been applied topically or taken in homeopathic dilutions for various skin conditions, including warts, fungal infections, and boils. The basis for its use comes from empirical observations and the "doctrine of signatures," rather than from controlled scientific studies. There is very limited scientific evidence specifically supporting Thuja's efficacy for boils. Some laboratory studies have indicated that Thuja extracts possess antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, but these findings are not directly linked to clinical outcomes in the treatment of boils (which are typically caused by bacterial infections like Staphylococcus aureus). No well-designed clinical trials have demonstrated that Thuja is effective for treating or hastening the resolution of boils. Most references to its use for boils appear in homeopathic or traditional herbal texts rather than in peer-reviewed scientific literature. Therefore, the use of Thuja for boils is justified primarily by traditional use rather than by modern scientific validation, and the strength of evidence is low.

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