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Source of validity: Traditional
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Canada Snakeroot (Asarum canadense) has a history of use among Native American tribes and early European settlers in North America as a remedy for various ailments, including as a treatment for snakebite. This use is based primarily on traditional herbal knowledge and ethnobotanical records. The root was sometimes applied externally or administered as a decoction with the belief that it could counteract the effects of venom. However, there is no robust scientific evidence or clinical studies to support the efficacy of Canada Snakeroot for snakebite treatment. Modern toxicology and pharmacology do not recognize it as an effective antidote or supportive therapy for snake envenomation. The plant does contain certain volatile oils and aristolochic acids, but these have not been shown to neutralize snake venom and may themselves be toxic. Therefore, the use of Canada Snakeroot for snakebite remains a traditional practice without scientific validation, and it is not recommended in modern medical contexts.

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