Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Sandalwood has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), for various skin ailments, including pruritus (itching). In these systems, sandalwood paste or oil is sometimes applied externally to soothe inflammation, redness, and itching due to its reputed cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. However, there is little to no direct scientific research specifically supporting the use of sandalwood for itching ears. The evidence for its effectiveness in this context is mostly anecdotal or based on its general use for skin itching elsewhere on the body. Modern studies have shown that sandalwood oil contains compounds such as alpha-santalol, which may have mild anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but these findings have not been directly applied to the treatment of itching ears. Thus, while there is traditional precedent for using sandalwood to alleviate general itching, robust clinical or experimental evidence for its efficacy in treating itching ears specifically is lacking. Caution should also be exercised, as introducing oils or pastes into the ear canal can sometimes cause irritation or adverse reactions.

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