Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Artemisia species, particularly Artemisia annua and Artemisia absinthium, have a long history of use in traditional medicine across various cultures. In the context of cholera, Artemisia has been used in some traditional systems for its purported antimicrobial, antipyretic, and digestive properties. Historical texts from Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine occasionally mention remedies including Artemisia for gastrointestinal disturbances, including severe diarrhea and dysentery-like symptoms, which may overlap with cholera presentations. However, evidence is largely anecdotal or based on empirical use rather than systematic clinical studies.

Scientifically, there is limited direct evidence that Artemisia is effective against Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera. Some laboratory studies indicate that extracts from certain Artemisia species have broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, but these studies rarely test specifically against cholera or in clinical settings. No robust clinical trials or meta-analyses support Artemisia as an effective or recommended treatment for cholera in modern medical practice. Thus, its use for cholera is primarily justified by tradition, and the supporting evidence is weak (rated 2/5), reflecting a lack of high-quality scientific validation.

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