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Source of validity: Traditional
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Historically, frog or frog-derived products have been used in various traditional medicine systems to treat tuberculosis (TB) and other respiratory ailments. In some folk remedies, especially in parts of Asia and Africa, frog meat, frog oil, or frog soup was believed to help alleviate symptoms of TB such as coughing and wasting. The rationale was often based on the perceived nourishing qualities of frogs or symbolic associations with health and vitality, rather than on empirical evidence. There is also documentation of dried frog powder and certain frog secretions being used in traditional remedies. However, these uses are not supported by scientific studies demonstrating efficacy against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of TB.

Modern biomedical research has investigated some antimicrobial peptides from frog skin for general antibacterial properties, but there is no robust evidence that these are effective or safe for treating TB in humans. No frog-derived treatments are recognized or recommended by contemporary medical guidelines for tuberculosis. Thus, the use of frog for TB is primarily justified by tradition, with minimal evidence supporting its actual effectiveness.

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