Synopsis

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

Borassus aethiopum, commonly known as the African fan palm, is primarily cited in traditional African medicine for a range of uses. There are ethnobotanical reports from various regions of West and Central Africa that document the use of different parts of the plant (such as roots, leaves, and fruit) for skin conditions, including rashes, wounds, and sometimes unspecified "skin diseases." In a few traditional contexts, it has been reported to be used for chronic skin ailments, a category that could encompass psoriasis, but there are no precise references to psoriasis by name in the historical or ethnomedical literature.

There is a lack of robust scientific studies specifically linking Borassus aethiopum or its extracts to the treatment or alleviation of psoriasis. Most available scientific literature focuses on its nutritional value, general antimicrobial properties, or its use in other health conditions. No clinical or preclinical studies have established efficacy, safety, or mechanisms of action for psoriasis specifically.

Thus, while the use of Borassus aethiopum for psoriasis may be rooted in traditional practices addressing chronic skin conditions, there is limited and indirect documentation supporting this, and essentially no scientific validation. The evidence level is therefore quite low (1 out of 5), reflecting sparse traditional use with no direct or modern scientific corroboration for psoriasis.

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