Evidence supporting the use of: Capillary Artemisia
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

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Synopsis

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

Capillary Artemisia (Artemisia capillaris), also known as Yin Chen Hao in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for various ailments, particularly liver and gallbladder disorders. However, its use for treating or supporting recovery from bites and stings is based primarily on traditional practices rather than scientific validation. In some traditional Chinese and East Asian herbal texts, Artemisia species are occasionally mentioned in the context of topical applications for skin irritations, including insect bites and stings, often as part of multi-herb formulations. The rationale is generally attributed to the plant's purported anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. Despite this traditional usage, there is little to no robust clinical or pharmacological evidence specifically supporting the efficacy of Capillary Artemisia for bites and stings. Modern scientific literature focuses largely on its hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects in the context of liver disease rather than dermatological or toxin-related indications. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in minor skin irritations, the overall evidence supporting its effectiveness for bites and stings is weak and rated as 1 out of 5.

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