Evidence supporting the use of: Hellebore (unspecified)
For the health condition: Psoriasis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Hellebore, referring to various species within the Helleborus genus, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and Asia. Historically, hellebore extracts and preparations were sometimes used for skin diseases, including chronic conditions such as psoriasis, due to their potent purgative and irritant properties. Ancient and medieval herbal texts refer to hellebore as a remedy for "scaly" or "leprous" skin conditions, a classification that often included what is now diagnosed as psoriasis. However, these uses were based more on the doctrine of signatures and the plant's dramatic physiological effects than on systematic observation or controlled study. There is little to no credible scientific research supporting hellebore's efficacy in treating psoriasis, and its significant toxicity (due to compounds such as helleborin and hellebrin) makes it dangerous for internal or topical use. Modern herbal medicine and dermatology do not recommend hellebore for psoriasis, and its use persists only in historical or folkloric contexts. Thus, the use of hellebore for this condition is justified primarily by tradition, with minimal to no supporting evidence from clinical research.

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