American Pawpaw
American pawpaw has very limited clinical evidence as a supplement.
Overview
What is American Pawpaw?
American pawpaw is a plant native to North America. It is commonly used in homeopathic medicine and there is limited evidence to support its use for many conditions.
Dosage
There is not enough evidence to determine the optimal dose of American pawpaw.
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Database Snapshot
Most american pawpaw research is concentrated in a handful of conditions.
- Lice accounts for 1 of 1 studies (100%).
- Sparse coverage remains for Lice.
Safety
American pawpaw is likely safe when used topically and according to manufacturer recommendations.
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Takeaway
Evidence for American pawpaw is limited to one uncontrolled study in lice using a combination shampoo; independent efficacy is unclear. Optimal dosing is not established. Topical use appears likely safe when used as directed.
References
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SupplementDEX Database · Lice
1 reference1.SupplementDEX Database: Lice — Development of a paw paw herbal shampoo for the removal of head lice2012
In a clinical trial of 21 head-lice cases, a paw paw herbal shampoo with 0.5% extract achieved 100% lice and nit removal after optimization of the formulation.