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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua), also known as Qing Hao, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. While its most well-known application is as a source of artemisinin for the treatment of malaria, Sweet Annie has also been used in folk remedies for a range of conditions, including as a topical application for bites and stings. Traditional uses suggest that Sweet Annie may help reduce inflammation and provide some relief from itching or irritation. However, there is very little scientific research specifically evaluating its efficacy for insect bites or stings. The available literature on Artemisia annua mainly focuses on its antimalarial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties in broader contexts. There is a lack of clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly assessing its benefits for bites and stings. Therefore, the justification for using Sweet Annie in this context is primarily based on traditional knowledge rather than scientific validation, and the supporting evidence is weak.

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