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Source of validity: Traditional
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Northern Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum americanum) has a history of traditional use among Native American tribes and early settlers in North America as a remedy for bites and stings. Ethnobotanical records indicate that various parts of the plant, especially the bark and berries, were applied as poultices or infused in water to soothe the pain and swelling caused by insect bites and even snake bites. The plant contains alkaloids and essential oils, which were believed to possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. However, there is minimal modern scientific research investigating the efficacy or mechanism of Northern Prickly Ash for this application. No clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies specifically validate its use for bites or stings. The available evidence is thus rooted in traditional medicine and anecdotal accounts, rather than scientific validation. Accordingly, while the use of Northern Prickly Ash for bites and stings is well-documented in traditional practice, its effectiveness has not been substantiated by contemporary scientific research, and it should not be considered a proven or reliable treatment for these conditions.

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