Evidence supporting the use of: Sandy Everlasting
For the health condition: Itching
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Sandy Everlasting, also known as Helichrysum arenarium, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in parts of Europe and Asia. In folk remedies, it has been employed to address various skin conditions, including itching and minor irritations. The flowers contain flavonoids and other phytochemicals thought to have anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, which may explain its application to itchy skin in traditional contexts.
However, scientific research specifically investigating Sandy Everlasting for the treatment or relief of itching (pruritus) is limited. Most of the available studies focus on its hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and mild antimicrobial effects, with little direct evidence for its efficacy against itching in clinical settings. The use for itching is therefore best described as traditional, supported by ethnobotanical records and anecdotal reports rather than robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies. Thus, while its traditional use is well-documented, the scientific validation for its effectiveness in treating itching remains weak.
Other ingredients used for Itching
aloe veramyrobalan
betel
bisabolol
chamomile
turmeric
Japanese sophora
licorice root
marshmallow
peppermint oil
scrophularia root
slippery elm bark
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
bentonite
chickweed
typhonium
ferula assafoetida
yarrow
sweetgums
oriental arborvitae
sheep's sorrel
camphor oil
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agrimony
Anamu
Abrus
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Alsonia scholaris
Argan nut oil
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
benzyl alcohol
Babchi
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Balsam
Barleria
Brazillian peppertree
Black Nightshade
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coconut oil
Colloid
Cinquefoil
Cocoa Butter
Carry Me Seed
Cornflower
Cajuput
Catechu
Cedar
Calamus
Cyanthillium cinereum
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Copaiba Oil
Citronella
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Dwarf Nettle
Davilla rugosa
Dendramine
European Elder
Emu Oil
Elephant's Head
Mallow
Spikenard
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Sandalwood
Sumac
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Sandy Everlasting
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Arthritis
Backache
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Infection
Inflammation
Insect Repellant
Itching
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Sore Throat
Stress
Wounds and Sores