Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Eupolyphaga sinensis, a species of wingless cockroach, is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) primarily for its purported effects in promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis. Its traditional applications have centered on trauma, amenorrhea, and chronic pain, rather than specifically on skin conditions like eczema. However, some TCM texts and practitioners have proposed its use in various dermatological conditions, including eczema, based on its "blood-invigorating" and "detoxifying" properties. Despite these traditional uses, there is a lack of robust clinical evidence or modern pharmacological studies directly supporting its efficacy for eczema. The few available animal or in vitro studies focus mainly on wound healing, anti-inflammatory, or anti-fibrotic effects, not specifically on eczema or atopic dermatitis. Thus, its use for eczema is grounded in traditional practice rather than scientific validation, and the overall evidence remains weak (rating 1/5), primarily anecdotal or based on general TCM theory rather than condition-specific data.

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