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Source of validity: Traditional
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Centipeda, particularly Centipeda minima, is traditionally used in various systems of herbal medicine across Asia and Australia. In Chinese and Australian Aboriginal medicine, preparations of Centipeda are used topically or as poultices for skin ailments, including boils, abscesses, and wounds. The rationale for this traditional use is largely based on anecdotal evidence and the plant’s reputed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, as described in ethnobotanical literature and traditional materia medica. However, while some in vitro studies have identified anti-inflammatory and mild antibacterial effects from extracts of Centipeda minima, there are no robust clinical trials or modern scientific studies that specifically validate its efficacy for the treatment of boils in humans. As such, its use for boils is primarily justified by historical and traditional practices rather than modern scientific validation. People interested in using Centipeda for boils should exercise caution and consult healthcare professionals, as the safety and efficacy of such treatments have not been confirmed by rigorous research.

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