Evidence supporting the use of: Solanaceae (unspecified)
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

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Synopsis

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

The use of plants from the Solanaceae family to treat bites and stings is primarily rooted in traditional medicine. Across various cultures, especially in parts of South America, Asia, and Africa, species such as Solanum nigrum (black nightshade), Datura spp., and Capsicum spp. (chili peppers) have been applied topically or used in poultices for their purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties to address the pain, swelling, or inflammation from bites or stings. Ethnobotanical reports document such uses, with preparations sometimes applied to the skin or ingested in small quantities. For example, Datura species have been used as a poultice for scorpion stings in traditional Indian medicine, and Capsicum has been used in folk remedies for insect bites due to its counterirritant effects.

However, rigorous scientific validation for these uses is limited. While some Solanaceae plants contain bioactive compounds (e.g., capsaicin in Capsicum, tropane alkaloids in Datura) with known pharmacological actions, clinical trials confirming their efficacy and safety specifically for bites and stings are lacking. Moreover, some Solanaceae plants are highly toxic, and improper use can be dangerous. Therefore, while traditional usage is well documented, current evidence from clinical or laboratory studies is insufficient to strongly support or recommend Solanaceae for treating bites and stings.

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