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Source of validity: Traditional
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Baccharoides anthelmintica (also known as Vernonia anthelmintica) has been traditionally used in various systems of Indian folk medicine, including Ayurveda, for a range of ailments. Its seeds and other parts have been employed in the treatment of skin diseases, wounds, and as an anthelmintic. Specific references to the use of Baccharoides anthelmintica for bites and stings, such as those from insects or snakes, can be found in ethnobotanical surveys and compilations of traditional medicinal practices, particularly among tribal communities in India. The rationale for its use is typically based on its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties as described in traditional texts and oral histories. However, scientific studies directly evaluating its efficacy for treating bites and stings are scarce. Most available research focuses on its general antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, rather than its specific application to envenomation or toxin neutralization. Thus, while there is clear documentation of traditional use for bites and stings, robust scientific validation or clinical trials supporting this indication are lacking. The evidence for its use in this context is therefore based primarily on traditional knowledge rather than modern scientific evaluation.

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