Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Quisqualis indica, commonly known as Rangoon Creeper, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems across Asia, including Ayurveda and folk medicine in Southeast Asia. Traditional practitioners have sometimes used preparations of Quisqualis for treating various conditions, including as an anthelmintic (for intestinal worms), and occasionally for skin ailments, which may include topical application to soothe bites and stings. However, there is limited specific documentation in the ethnobotanical literature linking Quisqualis directly to the treatment of bites and stings. The use appears to be anecdotal or based on broader applications for skin irritation and inflammation, not based on targeted efficacy for venom or toxic components of bites and stings. Scientific evidence to support this use is lacking. There are no robust clinical or preclinical studies demonstrating anti-venom, anti-inflammatory, or anti-histaminic activity of Quisqualis extracts in the context of bites and stings. Most published research on Quisqualis focuses on its anthelmintic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities. Therefore, while there is weak traditional precedent for its use in skin irritations (which might include bites and stings), there is no scientific validation or strong historical evidence specifically for this indication.

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