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Source of validity: Traditional
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Phyllanthus species, particularly Phyllanthus niruri and related plants, have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. They are primarily used for liver disorders, kidney stones, and as general anti-inflammatory agents. There are anecdotal and ethnobotanical reports, mainly from Indian and Southeast Asian sources, suggesting that Phyllanthus extracts or preparations have been used topically or orally to alleviate skin conditions, including eczema and other inflammatory dermatoses. However, these claims are based on traditional practices rather than robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies.

A small number of in vitro and animal studies have identified anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in Phyllanthus extracts, which could theoretically be beneficial for skin inflammation seen in eczema. Nevertheless, there is a lack of direct, high-quality clinical research evaluating Phyllanthus specifically for eczema in humans. As such, its use for eczema is justified mainly by traditional knowledge and practice, not by scientific validation. The evidence supporting its efficacy for this indication is therefore weak and should be considered with caution.

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