Evidence supporting the use of: European Elder
For the health condition: Psoriasis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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European Elder (Sambucus nigra) has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, primarily for its purported anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating, and diaphoretic properties. In folk medicine, elder flowers and berries have occasionally been used topically or internally for various skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis, though this is not a major or widely cited traditional use. The rationale is based on the plant’s general anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which, in theory, could help alleviate skin inflammation associated with psoriasis.

However, scientific evidence supporting the use of European Elder specifically for psoriasis is extremely limited. While some laboratory studies have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of elder extracts, these studies have not been extended to clinical trials for psoriasis. There are no well-conducted human studies or randomized controlled trials that validate its efficacy for this condition. Modern herbal references may mention elder in the context of skin health, but this is largely based on general traditional uses rather than targeted scientific research for psoriasis.

In summary, while European Elder has some traditional backing for use in inflammatory skin conditions, the evidence is weak and largely anecdotal. It should not be relied upon as a primary or evidence-based treatment for psoriasis.

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Products containing European Elder

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