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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sanguisorba, commonly known as burnet, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other folk medicine systems for treating various skin conditions, including itching (pruritus). In TCM, the dried root of Sanguisorba officinalis (commonly called Di Yu) is often included in herbal formulas aimed at "clearing heat," "cooling the blood," and relieving itching caused by rashes, eczema, or urticaria. The rationale is based on traditional theories rather than scientific mechanisms. Some clinical reports and small studies in China have described the use of Sanguisorba-containing formulations for itch and skin inflammation, but these are typically not rigorous, controlled trials. While Sanguisorba root contains compounds (such as tannins and saponins) with anti-inflammatory and astringent properties in vitro, there is a lack of high-quality scientific evidence specifically validating its effectiveness for itch relief in humans. Therefore, its use for itching is primarily justified by tradition, with limited and low-level supporting evidence.

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