Evidence supporting the use of: Typhonium
For the health condition: Itching

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Typhonium, a genus of plants in the Araceae family (notably Typhonium flagelliforme), has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems throughout Southeast Asia and China. Its application for itching (pruritus) is grounded more in folk and ethnobotanical reports rather than in scientific literature. Traditional practitioners have used typhonium preparations, often as poultices or topical applications, to relieve skin irritation and itching associated with various dermatological conditions. However, this use is not widespread or central in most traditional materia medica; it is often mentioned as a secondary or supportive indication rather than a primary one.

Scientific studies on typhonium have largely focused on its anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, with limited research on its antipruritic (anti-itch) effects. While some anti-inflammatory activity could theoretically contribute to relief of itching, direct evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for pruritus is lacking in the biomedical literature. Therefore, the evidence rating is low (1/5), reflecting anecdotal traditional use but minimal scientific validation. Further research is needed to substantiate any claims regarding its role in managing itching.

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