Evidence supporting the use of: Bergenia Pacumbis
For the health condition: Skin Care (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bergenia pacumbis (often referred to as Pashanbheda in Ayurvedic medicine) has a long history of traditional use in skin care, particularly in South Asian ethnomedicine. Traditional texts and folk remedies have recommended its topical application for treating wounds, ulcers, boils, and other minor skin ailments. The plant is believed to possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties, which contribute to its use in supporting general skin health and healing.
However, while these uses are widely documented in Ayurvedic and Unani literature, robust scientific studies specifically investigating its effectiveness for general skin care are limited. Some pharmacological studies have identified the presence of bioactive compounds such as bergenin, arbutin, and gallic acid, which may confer antibacterial or anti-inflammatory actions. Yet, direct clinical evidence in the context of human skin care remains sparse. Overall, the support for Bergenia pacumbis in skin care is rooted primarily in traditional use and ethnobotanical reports rather than scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Skin Care (general)
aloe veraanthocyanins
apple
apricot
astaxanthin
beeswax
beet
beta-carotene
black currant
radish
sesame
bovine gelatin
catalase
colostrum
cryptoxanthin
cucumber
d-alpha tocopherol
dog rose
heartwood
hyaluronic acid
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
l-histidine
linoleic acid (LA)
lovage
lychee
magnesium
mango
mixed carotenoids
oat
omega-3 fatty acids
pumpkin
redcurrant
silicon
keratin
spinach
starch
tomato
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watercress
watermelon
zinc
sarsaparilla
red clover
chickweed
oryza
root tuber
birch
dulse leaf
camphor oil
goji berry
amaranth
sea salt
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
Alpha-terpineol
Azelaic acid
Arbutin
Avocado
Anserina
Ascophyllum nodosum
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
anthocyanidins
Algal protein
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Behenic Acid
Biopeptide
Black spruce
beta-zeacarotene
Brassica
Bisabolene
Butternut
Borage
Bottle gourd
Bird's nest
California chia
Chervil
Carnosine
Candelilla wax
Cocoa Butter
Cereal grass
Citral
Castile Soap
Copaiba Oil
Currant
Dunaliella salina
David's Milkberry
Dulse
Egg
Emu Oil
Flavans
Geraniol
Glycolic acid
Glyceryl oleate
Gac
Glucosylceramide
Glycosylceramides
Himalayan Salt
Oak
Orchid
Rose
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Silk protein
silica
vegetable oil
Other health conditions supported by Bergenia Pacumbis
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colitis
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Inflammation
Injuries
Kidney Stones
Liver Detoxification
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores