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Source of validity: Traditional
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Curcuma amada, commonly known as mango ginger, has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani. In these systems, pastes or poultices made from the rhizomes have been applied to the skin to alleviate the effects of bites and stings, including those from insects and sometimes even snakes. Traditional practitioners attribute anti-inflammatory, soothing, and antiseptic properties to the plant, which may help reduce pain, swelling, and the risk of infection at the bite or sting site. However, the majority of the support for its use in this context is anecdotal or based on ethnobotanical records rather than controlled scientific studies. A limited number of laboratory studies have identified anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial constituents in Curcuma amada, such as curcuminoids and essential oils. While these findings provide some biological plausibility to its traditional uses, there is a lack of direct experimental or clinical evidence specifically evaluating the efficacy of Curcuma amada preparations for treating bites and stings in humans. Therefore, its use for this indication is best characterized as traditional, with modest supporting evidence from basic research but no robust scientific validation to date.

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