Evidence supporting the use of: Sea Cucumber
For the health condition: Psoriasis

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sea cucumber has a history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures, where it has been valued for its purported anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. While sea cucumber extracts are rich in bioactive compounds such as triterpene glycosides, chondroitin sulfate, and various proteins, its use for skin conditions like psoriasis is grounded more in traditional practices than in robust scientific validation. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and some indigenous remedies have used sea cucumber preparations to support skin health and general inflammation, which may include conditions with symptoms similar to psoriasis. However, contemporary scientific studies specifically investigating sea cucumber's effects on psoriasis are extremely limited, with only preliminary laboratory or animal data suggesting potential anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory effects. No high-quality clinical trials in humans have confirmed its efficacy or safety for psoriasis treatment. Thus, current evidence supporting sea cucumber for psoriasis is primarily anecdotal or drawn from broader anti-inflammatory claims, rather than condition-specific research.

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