Synopsis

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

Clerodendrum indicum has been used in traditional medicine systems, especially in parts of Asia, as a remedy for bites and stings. Ethnobotanical records indicate that local healers and traditional practitioners have applied leaves or extracts of this plant to the skin to alleviate symptoms caused by insect or snake bites. The rationale for its use often draws upon its reported anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, which may help reduce swelling, pain, and the risk of infection associated with bites and stings. However, although some preliminary phytochemical studies have identified compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, and terpenoids in Clerodendrum indicum that could theoretically account for these effects, there is currently a lack of rigorous clinical or pharmacological studies directly validating its efficacy for this purpose in humans. Most of the available information comes from folklore and traditional medical texts rather than modern experimental research. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition and there is some plausible biochemical basis for its effects, the overall evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating bites and stings remains limited and primarily anecdotal.

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