The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising dihydroquercetin, alpha-tocopherol, and optionally bisabolol and/or a compound of formula (I) for use in the treatment of leishmaniasis, especially cutaneous leishmaniasis. The invention further relates to the use of such a composition for treating inflammation induced by leishmaniasis, especially cutaneous leishmaniasis. The invention also relates to a method for treating leishmaniasis, especially cutaneous leishmaniasis, and/or the associated inflammation by administering an effective amount of a composition comprising dihydroquercetin, bisabolol, alpha-tocopherol and optionally bisabolol and/or a compound of formula (I) to a subject in need thereof.
