Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Thuja occidentalis, commonly known as white cedar or arborvitae, has a longstanding history in traditional medicine, particularly within homeopathy and some herbal systems. Its use for scabies is primarily rooted in traditional and folk practices, especially in Ayurveda and homeopathy, where Thuja extracts or tinctures have been prescribed topically or orally for various skin complaints, including scabies. Historical records and materia medica texts from the 19th and early 20th centuries mention Thuja for "itchy eruptions" and parasitic skin infestations. However, there is a notable lack of robust clinical trials or modern scientific research validating its efficacy or mechanism of action against the Sarcoptes scabiei mite responsible for scabies. Most evidence is anecdotal or based on case reports rather than systematic study. Thuja is known to contain thujone, which has some antimicrobial and potentially antiparasitic activity in vitro, but its effectiveness and safety for scabies specifically have not been established by contemporary scientific standards. Therefore, its use for scabies is best characterized as traditional, with limited and low-quality supporting evidence.

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