Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Bergenia pacumbis (syn. Bergenia ligulata) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, and folk medicine in India and surrounding regions. It has been cited for various uses, including treating kidney stones, urinary problems, and wounds. The use of Bergenia pacumbis for bites and stings primarily stems from traditional knowledge, where its leaves or rhizome paste have been applied topically to soothe inflammation, reduce pain, or draw out toxins from insect bites and stings. However, there is minimal formal scientific research specifically validating its efficacy for this purpose. Most of the available literature documents its broader anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, which could provide some rationale for its traditional use in treating bites and stings, but these are indirect and not specific to venom or toxins. No clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies have directly assessed its effects on bites or stings. Thus, the evidence supporting its use for this indication remains largely anecdotal and traditional, with little to no scientific validation at present.

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