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Artemisia, a genus encompassing several species such as Artemisia annua and Artemisia absinthium, has a long history of use in traditional medicine across different cultures. In the context of cholera, historical ethnobotanical records indicate that various Artemisia species have been used in traditional remedies to manage symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases, including diarrhea and dysentery, which are also prominent in cholera. For example, in traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine, Artemisia preparations were sometimes administered to patients with severe diarrhea and intestinal infections, often as part of complex herbal mixtures. However, the rationale for their use was based on their perceived antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties rather than direct evidence against Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera. Modern scientific studies specifically evaluating Artemisia for cholera are limited and largely inconclusive. While some Artemisia species exhibit in vitro antibacterial activity, direct clinical evidence for efficacy in cholera is lacking. Thus, its use is primarily justified by tradition rather than robust scientific validation.

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