Balances scalp
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Stated by brand
Can’t be confirmed from label.
Rahua
Founder's Blend Scalp & Hair Treatment
Scalp treatment
- Scalp treatment
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
Size3.3 fl oz
Price$43–44commonly seen · 3.3 oz
Price / oz$13.33/ozat 3.3 oz
Where to buy5 stores · $42.00–44.00
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Scent:
Reviewers describe it as earthy, palo santo, woody.
“earthy, woodsy aroma (palo santo)” (Brand page)
Strength: Strong
Manufacturer page: rahua.com
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Factor
Your profile
Fit
Best for hair types
All types
Not in your profile
Moisture level
Moderate
Not in your profile
Slip / detangling
High
Not in your profile
Weight on hair
Light
Not in your profile
Fragrance
None listed
Not in your profile
Protein
Minor
Not in your profile
Silicone / wax buildup
High
Not in your profile
Clarifying wash needed
High
Not in your profile
Scent
Woody & earthyStrong strength
Not in your profile
Parabens / preservatives
None of these listed
Not in your profile
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The rest of what your plan weighs on this product.
Essential oils
Present
Not in your profile
Fast-drying alcohol
None
Not in your profile
Vegan / cruelty-free
Not yet verified
Not in your profile
Animal-derived ingredients
Not yet verified
Not in your profile
Heavy humectants
Not heavy
Not in your profile
Hard-water defence
None
Not in your profile
UV filter
None listed
Not in your profile
Ingredient list
22 ingredientsAbout average
Not in your profile
Price tier
Salon
Not in your profile
Where to buy it
Brand websiteOne channel
Not in your profile
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Your avoid-list
Upper-mid price for a scalp treatment
$13.33/oz at 3.3 oz, more than 63% of the 280 scalp treatments , which mostly run $3.84–19.05/oz. The cost less.
Great for
no fragrance (parfum) on the label, but still scented
Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
Fine hairthat flattens under most products
Silicone-free routinesno silicones appear in the list
Very dry hairno fast-drying alcohol in the list
Maybe skip if
this product has a strong scent
Stretching wash dayswaxes stay until a detergent wash removes them
Tight budgetsit sits in the upper price tiers
Picking it up locallywe’ve only seen it sold in one channel
What the formula actually does
Read from the label, not the marketing
Each row says where it comes from: F means we derived it from this product’s own ingredient list, S means it is a claim the brand makes that the formula neither confirms nor contradicts.
Slip and detangling
High
Conditioning agents sit high in the list, so this is a detangling formula.
Oils and butters
Present, high in the list
Oils sit high in the list: a softening, coating formula.
Weight on the hair
Light
Water-first and light: unlikely to flatten fine hair.
Water-binding (humectants)
Moderate
Humectants in the working part of the formula.
Protein
Minor
Protein appears, low enough to be a supporting ingredient.
Needs detergent to remove
Yes
Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them.
Hard-water defence
None
No chelating agent in the list.
Fragrance
None listed
No fragrance is listed.
from the formula
stated by the brand
reported by reviewers
Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
Ingredients that matter
The ingredients that change a decision
The workhorse ingredients, plus anything lower down that changes a decision. The chips name what an ingredient does. They are not safety scores, and no ingredient here is rated good or bad on its own.
| Ingredient | What it does | Why it matters | Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| WaterAqua | solvent | The base everything else is dissolved in | Neutral |
| Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract | botanical extract | A plant extract, there as much for marketing as for function | Neutral |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractOrganic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Leaf) Extract | botanical extract | A plant extract, there as much for marketing as for function | Stabilizes |
| Organic Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract | botanical extract | A plant extract, there as much for marketing as for function | Neutral |
| Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | botanical extract | A plant extract, there as much for marketing as for function | Neutral |
| Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | oil | Coats and softens the strand | Softens |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | conditioning agent | Conditions and softens so hair combs through | Detangles |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | fatty alcohol | Thickens and conditions (not a drying alcohol) | Softens |
| Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | emollient | A softening touch, low in the list | Buildup |
| Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil | botanical extract | A trace plant extract | Fragrance |
| Hydrolyzed QuinoaOrganic Hydrolyzed Quinoa | film former | A supporting film former | Protein |
What the list leaves out, and what it carriesThe list carries no sulfates, silicones, or drying alcohols.
Full ingredient list (22)
In the US, ingredients above 1% are listed from most to least. Below 1% they can appear in any order. Each note keeps three things apart: what the ingredient generally does, its role in this type of product, and what its position can tell you.
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1
Water
· Aqua
General function
The base of almost every rinse-off and cream hair product. It carries everything else and is normally the first ingredient on the label.
Leading ingredientListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
- solvent
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2
Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
General function
An extract from the leaf of Organic Camellia. Plant extracts are used across a wide range of levels, and label order is the best guide to how much is here.
Leading ingredientListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
- botanical extract
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3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
· Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Leaf) Extract
General function
Rosemary extract, used both as a scent note and as a natural antioxidant in scalp products.
Leading ingredientListed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
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4
Organic Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
General function
An extract from the leaf of Organic Rubus. Plant extracts are used across a wide range of levels, and label order is the best guide to how much is here.
Supporting ingredientListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
- botanical extract
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5
Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
General function
An extract from the leaf of Organic Aloe. Plant extracts are used across a wide range of levels, and label order is the best guide to how much is here.
Supporting ingredientListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
- botanical extract
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6
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
General function
A light, widely used oil that softens without much weight.
Supporting ingredientListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
International Journal of TrichologyMay suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hairCoats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairA thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
May not suitFine or easily flattened hairNear the top of a list an oil is weight before it is anything else, and fine hair shows that first at the roots.
- oil
- emollient
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7
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
General function
A mild cationic conditioner known for heavy detangling with a light rinse-out feel. Common in curly-hair conditioners.
Supporting ingredientListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
International Journal of Cosmetic ScienceMay suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hairA C22 conditioning quat, the chain length that deposits most heavily in electrokinetic testing. It is the slip coarse or porous hair usually needs, delivered by chain length rather than by charge alone.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairA cationic conditioning agent: it binds to the damaged, negatively charged parts of the cuticle and lowers combing friction there.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairThe class that does the detangling in a conditioner. It deposits lubrication where the cuticle is worn.
- conditioning agent
- emulsifier
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8
Cetearyl Alcohol
General function
A waxy fatty alcohol - nothing like drying alcohol. It gives conditioners their body and leaves a soft, smoothing film on the hair.
Supporting ingredientListed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
PubChemMay suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hairThe waxy solid that gives a conditioner its body. It deposits a soft lubricating layer, which is most of what makes hair feel smooth after rinsing.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairDeposits with the cationic conditioners and helps them lie flat along the strand, which is where the detangling actually comes from.
DependsFine or easily flattened hairNear the top of a conditioner it is doing most of the conditioning, and most of the weighting, at the same time.
- fatty alcohol
- emollient
- thickener
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9
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
General function
Not chemically an oil: about 97% of it is liquid wax esters, which is why it resists going rancid and sits close to the scalp's own sebum. It smooths without a heavy finish.
Secondary ingredientLower in the ordered portion of the list, it is more likely playing a supporting role than defining the formula.
May suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hairCoats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairA thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
May suitMaximum-hold stylingA wax holds by staying solid on the strand, which gives grip and separation rather than a set film that cracks.
- emollient
- light ester
- oil
- wax
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10
Glycerin
· Vegetable Glycerin
General function
Glycerin, also called glycerol, attracts moisture and mixes completely with water.
Secondary ingredientLower in the ordered portion of the list, it is more likely playing a supporting role than defining the formula.
Scientific ReportsMay suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hairHigh-porosity hair loses water fast; a humectant holds some of it in place for longer than the wash itself would.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairBinds water into the outer layers of the strand, and water is what makes dry hair flexible again rather than brittle.
DependsClimate-sensitive or frizz-prone hairWater moves both ways. Measured across concentrations, glycerin solutions give water up in some conditions and take it from the air in others. What it does for you depends on how much of it is there and on the air around it.
- humectant
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11
Oenocarpus Bataua (Rahua, Ungurahua) Oil
- oil
- emollient
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12
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
· Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
General function
A rich, solid plant butter used for heavy conditioning on coarse or dry hair. High in the list it makes a product decidedly heavy.
Secondary ingredientLower in the ordered portion of the list, it is more likely playing a supporting role than defining the formula.
May suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hairCoarse, porous hair loses water quickly and can carry the weight; a butter slows that loss more than a thin oil does.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairEmollients fill and smooth the surface of the strand, which lowers the friction that lifts the cuticle and reads as roughness.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairA solid fat melts onto the strand at body temperature and stays there, which is the heaviest surface moisture-holding a formula can offer.
- butter
- emollient
- sealant
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13
Stearalkonium Chloride
General function
A long-standing conditioning agent that flattens the cuticle and cuts static. It rinses less completely than newer alternatives.
Secondary ingredientLower in the ordered portion of the list, it is more likely playing a supporting role than defining the formula.
PubChemMay suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairA cationic conditioning agent: it binds to the damaged, negatively charged parts of the cuticle and lowers combing friction there.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairThe class that does the detangling in a conditioner. It deposits lubrication where the cuticle is worn.
DependsBuild-up-sensitive routinesSubstantive by design. A routine with no detergent wash gives it nothing to leave with.
- conditioning agent
- 14 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Oil
- 15 Organic Saccharum Officinarum (Molasses) Extract
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16
Bursera Graveolens (Palo Santo) Oil
- oil
- emollient
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17
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- botanical extract
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18
Glycine
General function
The smallest amino acid in hair protein, added for moisture binding.
Secondary ingredientLower in the ordered portion of the list, it is more likely playing a supporting role than defining the formula.
PubChemMay suitVery dry or highly damaged hairAmino acids are the smallest protein fraction and bind water as well, so they add far less stiffness than a hydrolysed protein does.
DependsProtein-sensitive hairThe lightest option in the protein family, but still protein — worth watching if protein reliably stiffens your hair.
- amino acid
- ▾Below about here, the order stops meaning much. These are usually used at 1% or less.
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19
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
General function
Peppermint essential oil, used for scent and the cooling feeling on the scalp.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
May not suitFragrance-sensitive routinesEssential oils are fragrance. Several carry constituents on the EU list of declared fragrance allergens, so a label with no fragrance line can still be a scented product.
- botanical extract
- essential oil
- fragrance
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20
Potassium Sorbate
- preservative
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21
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
· Organic Hydrolyzed Quinoa
General function
A quinoa-derived protein used for light strengthening and colour retention claims.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairFilling surface gaps evens out the cuticle, which is part of what makes damaged hair comb and reflect light more like undamaged hair.
May suitMaximum-hold stylingFilm formers are what hold a style: they dry into a connected film across the strands so the shape resists movement.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairHydrolysed fragments are small enough to sit in the gaps of a worn cuticle for a wash or two, temporarily restoring stiffness and cutting breakage in combing.
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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22
Panthenol
General function
Provitamin B5. It draws in water and penetrates the strand a little, which is why it is the standard ingredient for softness and shine claims.
Estimated lower-concentration zoneIt appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
PubChemMay suitFine or easily flattened hairIt hydrates without adding oil or a film, which is the combination fine hair usually needs.
May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hairDeposits a lubricating layer that makes combing easier, which is most of what stops mechanical damage adding to frizz.
May suitVery dry or highly damaged hairA humectant that also penetrates the cuticle, so it holds water inside the strand rather than only on the surface.
- humectant
- conditioning agent
- vitamin
What the whole list adds up to
- 6 botanical extracts
- 6 emollients
- 4 oils
- 2 conditioning agents
- 2 humectants
- 1 solvent
- 1 antioxidant
- 1 emulsifier
- 1 fatty alcohol
- 1 thickener
- 1 light ester
- 1 wax
- 1 butter
- 1 sealant
Ingredient list captured 2026-09-14. Formulas change, so check the package in your hand when an ingredient matters to you.
Price · 3.3 oz
Commonly seen
$43–44
Good value under
$7
Priced above the products that do the same job. Stores sell it above the $7 line; products that do this job typically go for about $16 at this size.
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Where we’ve seen it5 listings · 5 stores
3.3 ozusual store sizeBest per ounce
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Beautyhabit
$42.003.3 oz · $12.73/ozSep 15Lowest per oz
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Rahua
$44.003.3 oz · $13.33/ozSep 15
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The Detox Market
$44.003.3 oz · $13.33/ozSep 15
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Rahua (rahua.com)
$44.003.3 oz · $13.33/ozSep 14
1.3 oz
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Nigel Beauty
$44.001.3 oz · $33.85/ozSep 15Lowest per oz
Sorted by price per ounce. Dated observations from our research, not live prices. Direct store pages, no affiliate links. We don’t sell this product.
How we work this out
- 3.3 oz is the size stores list most often; every comparison on this page is made at it. Other sizes are shown in the Sizes row and the store list.
- Commonly seen is the middle half of current prices for the 3.3 oz at recognised stores. We leave out the cheapest and most expensive quarters, so one sale or one overpriced listing can’t move it.
- Good value under $7 comes from the 8 products we score as doing the same job as this one. A quarter of them cost less than $2.05/oz; at 3.3 oz that is $7. Under that line you are paying less than most of them.
- About $16 is what those same products typically cost at this size: the midpoint of their prices per ounce, scaled to 3.3 oz.
Formula
9
Formula score
9 of 10
A complete formula at an ordinary price: mid-range per ounce among scalp treatments, with the working systems in place.
How the score is counted
- 1 products that do the same job cost less per ounce
- Costs more per ounce than 63% of the 280 scalp treatments we’ve priced
- Covers 5 of the 6 things a scalp treatment should do
- Salon tier, sold at Brand website
- Conditioning agents up frontWhat makes wet hair comb through.3 pts
- Oils or butters in the working zoneSoftens the strand rather than just coating it.2 pts
- Slip for detanglingReduces the force it takes to comb wet hair.2 pts
- A humectantBinds water into the hair.1 pt
- A pH adjusterBrings the formula to the acidic pH hair prefers.1 pt
- Fragrance kept out of the top eightScent as a finishing touch, not a major share.1 pt
The formula score measures completeness for the job: a weighted share of the systems this product type is usually built around that we find in this list. It does not rate how well the product works or its quality, and it never compares across product types.
Does the same job, for less
Formulas that do the same things (cleanse, condition, coat or hold) for less per ounce. Scent, texture and where you buy them can still differ.
Paul MitchellLowest cost per oz
Tea Tree Hair and Scalp Treatment
$4.71/oz $8.62/oz less
- Silicone-free
- Vegan & CF
- Medium weight
- Function
- Also
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Final decision
Should you buy it?
Good for the right personBest user
People sensitive to fragrance, looking for a formula with no added fragrance and real detangling slip
Biggest tradeoff
Less suited to anyone sensitive to fragrance, anyone stretching time between washes, or people shopping on a budget
Best alternative if not
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Hair and Scalp Treatment for similar results at a lower price
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Claims check
What the brand says, and what the formula shows
Claims are quoted from the brand. We mark a claim supported, partly supported or conflicting only when the ingredient list speaks to it. Everything else stays "stated by the brand". That isn’t a criticism: most claims can’t be checked from a label.
0
SupportedBacked by ingredients
1
Partly supportedSome supporting logic
3
Stated by brandNo clear evidence
0
Potential conflictFormula works against claim
Strengthens hair
Protein or ceramides are present, but low enough that this reads as support, not treatment.
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Glycine
Partly supported
Supports the surface, not a treatment.
Promotes hair growth
Density and growth are cosmetic claims an ingredient list cannot settle.
- Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- Organic Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
Stated by brand
Not something a label can show.
Best for irritated scalp and overall scalp health
Scalp comfort is not something an ingredient list settles.
- Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- Organic Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
Stated by brand
Depends on your scalp.
How to read this
We look at the first 10–15 ingredients and what they do in a formula, not at the marketing. If the list doesn't speak to a claim, we don't assume.
Reviewers
What people report
Themes that come up again and again in sourced reviews, written by our researchers in their own words. We don’t store or scrape star ratings.
Several reviewers describe the scent as earthy, luxurious and long-lasting without being overpowering.
Multiple reviewers say it leaves hair soft, silky and nourished without any greasy residue or heaviness.
A few reviewers were uncertain the treatment made a visible difference, and one felt it left hair more oily when used too generously.
Many reviewers say it relieves an itchy, irritated or flaky scalp, including scalp discomfort after coloring or highlighting treatments.
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How this page was made
- Everything above comes from our researched product record: identity, the ingredient list as printed, the brand's own claims, dated prices and review themes our researchers wrote in their own words. No part of this page is written by hand for one product.
- The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
- Both scores out of ten are defined on this page. The formula score is completeness for the job, computed from a fixed per-format checklist shown beneath the gauge; the price score is cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced.
- The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
- 4 sources consulted for this product (0 manufacturer or regulatory, 1 retailer, 3 editorial), last checked 2026-09-15.
- Ingredient references are linked for 7 of 11 product-aware annotations on this page. Fit notes are general formulation guidance. They aren’t a verdict on the finished product or on you.
- We haven’t tested this product in a lab, and we don’t physically test your hair. Formula readings come from the ingredient list. Claims about how it behaves are labelled as the brand's.
- Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are what we saw on the dates shown and can change.
- Ingredient names link to our ingredient library, where each entry shows what it does, which product types use it, and where it usually sits on a label across everything we have researched.
- This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.
- Formula readings: derivation v23. Record last updated 2026-09-15.
