Evidence supporting the use of: Plant oil (unspecified)
For the health condition: Itching

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Plant oils have been used traditionally across various cultures to alleviate itching (pruritus), primarily due to their moisturizing and soothing properties. Historical remedies often included topical application of oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, or sunflower oil to calm irritated skin and relieve discomfort from dryness, eczema, or insect bites. The emollient effect of plant oils helps to restore the skin barrier and reduce transepidermal water loss, which may indirectly reduce itching associated with dry or inflamed skin.

While some specific plant oils (e.g., coconut oil, sunflower oil) have limited clinical studies supporting their effectiveness in treating mild skin irritation and atopic dermatitis, the evidence for "unspecified" plant oil is less clear. Most of the support for their use remains rooted in traditional medicine and anecdotal reports. There is a lack of robust, high-quality clinical trials directly demonstrating the efficacy of generic or unspecified plant oils for itching. Therefore, while their use is common and traditional, the scientific validation is limited, and the strength of evidence is modest at best (rated 2 out of 5).

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