Synopsis

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

Ardisia species, particularly Ardisia crenata and Ardisia japonica, have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems in East Asia, including Chinese and Japanese herbal medicine. These plants have been traditionally applied topically to treat external ulcerations, wounds, and skin infections. The historical use is primarily recorded in classical herbal texts, where Ardisia leaves or extracts are used as poultices or washes for promoting healing and reducing inflammation on ulcerated skin.

Scientific research on the efficacy of Ardisia for external ulcerations is limited, but some in vitro and animal studies suggest that extracts from Ardisia species possess anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. These effects are thought to be attributable to saponins, flavonoids, and triterpenoids present in the plant. However, most of this evidence is preliminary, not specific to ulcerations in humans, and lacks robust clinical trials. As a result, the primary justification for using Ardisia in this context is traditional, with some low-level pharmacological support.

In summary, while Ardisia has a traditional role in managing external ulcerations and shows some pharmacological activities relevant to wound healing, there is insufficient high-quality scientific evidence to fully validate its effectiveness for this indication.

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