Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Tagetes, commonly known as marigold, has a long history of traditional use in various cultures, particularly in Central and South America, for the treatment of bites and stings. Traditional healers have applied Tagetes leaf or flower extracts topically to insect bites and minor wounds, attributing soothing, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties to the plant. The rationale for this use is largely based on ethnobotanical records and folk medicine practices, where Tagetes was valued for its perceived ability to reduce pain, swelling, and risk of infection following insect bites or stings.

While Tagetes species are known to contain bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, essential oils, and terpenoids with demonstrated antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities in vitro, there is limited direct scientific evidence from clinical studies supporting their efficacy in treating bites or stings specifically. Most of the available support comes from traditional use and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous, controlled trials. As such, the evidence for using Tagetes in bites and stings is best characterized as traditional, with a modest level of support based on laboratory studies of its general biological activities, but lacking direct clinical validation.

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