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Source of validity: Traditional
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Artemisia, a genus of plants that includes species like Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) and Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort), has a long history of use in traditional medicine across various cultures. In the context of dandruff, the use of Artemisia is primarily based on traditional applications rather than strong scientific evidence. Folk remedies in regions such as East Asia and parts of Europe have employed Artemisia extracts or infusions as topical treatments for scalp health, including the management of dandruff, due to the plant's reputed antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

However, there are very few modern clinical studies specifically evaluating Artemisia's efficacy for treating dandruff. Some laboratory research indicates that extracts from certain Artemisia species possess antifungal activity against Malassezia species, the yeast associated with dandruff. These findings provide a plausible mechanism of action but remain preliminary and largely limited to in vitro studies.

Overall, while Artemisia is used traditionally for scalp conditions and there is some indirect scientific support for its antifungal effects, robust clinical evidence for its effectiveness against dandruff is lacking. As such, its use for dandruff can be considered traditional, with low to moderate supporting evidence.

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