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Source of validity: Traditional
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Abrotanum, commonly known as Southernwood, has a longstanding history of use in homeopathy and traditional herbal medicine. In homeopathic practice, Abrotanum is often recommended for conditions described as "failure to thrive" in children, which includes symptoms such as emaciation despite a good appetite and poor growth. The use of Abrotanum in this context is based primarily on homeopathic provings and traditional case reports rather than controlled scientific studies. Classical homeopathic literature from the 19th and early 20th centuries, such as the works of Boericke and Clarke, mention its application in cases where there is "wasting" or "marasmus" without clear underlying pathology. However, there is a lack of robust clinical trials or modern biomedical research validating these traditional claims. No high-quality scientific data supports its efficacy for failure to thrive, and its use remains rooted in homeopathic principles of "like cures like" and symptom similarity. Therefore, while Abrotanum is traditionally used for this purpose, its use is not justified by current scientific evidence and should not replace proven medical interventions for pediatric growth disorders.

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