Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Abrotanum, also known as Southernwood, has been used in traditional homeopathic and herbal medicine, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, to address symptoms described as "debility" or general weakness. In homeopathic materia medica, Abrotanum is often recommended for cases where there is marked emaciation, weakness, and wasting, especially in children following diarrhea or other exhausting illnesses. The rationale for its use comes from traditional observations and case reports rather than from controlled scientific studies. There is no substantial modern clinical evidence or pharmacological data validating the effectiveness of Abrotanum for treating debility. Its use persists largely within the context of homeopathy and historical herbalism, where remedies are selected based on symptom profiles and the principle of "like cures like". As such, the evidence supporting its use is primarily anecdotal and traditional, meriting a low evidence rating. No robust scientific trials or peer-reviewed studies substantiate its effects on debility, and it is rarely mentioned in contemporary medical literature outside of homeopathic sources.

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