Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Quisqualis indica, also known as Rangoon creeper, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asia. In ethnobotanical records, it has been used primarily as an anthelmintic (to expel parasitic worms), but applications for skin conditions, including itching, are occasionally mentioned in folk remedies. However, these uses are not widely documented or standardized across traditional medicine texts. The references to its use for itching tend to be anecdotal, passed down through community practices rather than formalized in major traditional medicine compendia such as Ayurveda or Traditional Chinese Medicine. There is a lack of robust scientific studies or clinical trials specifically investigating the efficacy of Quisqualis indica for itching or pruritus. The plant is better supported for its anti-parasitic properties, with only minimal traditional support for skin-related uses, and virtually no scientific validation in this context. Therefore, while there is a faint tradition of its use for itching, the evidence is very limited, and it is not a major or well-supported application either traditionally or scientifically.

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