Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

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Synopsis

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

Artemisia species, such as Artemisia annua and Artemisia absinthium, have a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including bites and stings. Traditional uses are primarily documented in folk medicine across Asia, Europe, and parts of Africa, where Artemisia leaves or extracts are applied topically or taken internally to reduce inflammation, pain, and infection associated with insect bites or animal stings. The rationale for these applications is based on the plant's bitter compounds and essential oils, which are thought to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. However, scientific literature provides limited direct evidence supporting the effectiveness of Artemisia specifically for bites and stings. Some studies have confirmed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities in Artemisia extracts, but these have not been robustly tested in the context of treating bites or stings in controlled clinical trials. Therefore, while the traditional use is well-established, scientific validation for this particular application is minimal, resulting in a moderate evidence rating.

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