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Source of validity: Traditional
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American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine among Native American communities and early settlers. The leaves and bark were sometimes prepared as teas, poultices, or washes to address skin irritations, including rashes and hives. Historical herbal texts and ethnobotanical records note such uses, primarily as topical applications for inflamed or irritated skin. However, the evidence supporting American Chestnut for rashes and hives is largely anecdotal and based on tradition rather than scientific studies.

To date, there is no significant modern clinical research or pharmacological data that validates the efficacy or safety of American Chestnut for treating rashes, hives, or other dermatological conditions. The plant is not commonly mentioned in contemporary herbal materia medica for this purpose, and there are no well-characterized active compounds in American Chestnut specifically linked to anti-inflammatory or antihistamine effects on the skin. Thus, while traditional use exists, the overall quality and quantity of evidence supporting its application for rashes and hives is weak.

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