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

Centipeda, particularly species like Centipeda minima, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Traditionally, extracts from Centipeda have been used to treat respiratory infections, sinusitis, and various inflammatory conditions. The rationale for its use as an alternative to antibiotics is largely based on historical practices and ethnobotanical records, which document its application for symptoms associated with infections. Some laboratory studies have identified antimicrobial activity in Centipeda extracts against certain bacteria and fungi, but these are generally preliminary and conducted in vitro (outside the human body). No large-scale clinical trials have validated its effectiveness as a substitute for antibiotics in treating bacterial infections in humans. Thus, while there is a basis in tradition and some limited scientific exploration, the evidence remains weak and insufficient for recommending Centipeda as a reliable alternative to antibiotics. Its use in this context persists primarily due to traditional beliefs and anecdotal reports rather than robust scientific validation.

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