Synopsis

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

Centipeda minima, commonly known as "small sneezeweed" or "Ebush," has a long history of traditional use in Chinese and other Asian herbal medicine systems for the treatment of various conditions, including infections believed to be caused by bacteria. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Centipeda minima is often used to "disperse wind-cold," "resolve toxicity," and "reduce swelling," and it is sometimes applied to conditions such as nasal infections, sinusitis, and skin infections. The rationale for its use in bacterial infections is primarily based on empirical observations and the herb's inclusion in ancient and classical herbal texts. Some contemporary laboratory studies have shown that extracts of Centipeda minima possess mild antibacterial activity in vitro against certain pathogenic bacteria, but these findings are preliminary and not sufficient to translate into robust clinical evidence. There are no large-scale, high-quality clinical trials validating its effectiveness against bacterial infections in humans. Thus, while there is a basis in traditional practice for using Centipeda minima to support or treat bacterial infections, current scientific validation is limited and the evidence supporting its efficacy is weak, meriting a rating of 2 out of 5.

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