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

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Synopsis

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

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in South America and Europe. Traditionally, its leaves and flowers have been applied topically to support healing of minor wounds, bites, and stings. Folk medicine practitioners valued nasturtium for its purported antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a common remedy for skin irritations and insect bites. However, despite these traditional uses, there is very limited scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of nasturtium specifically for bites and stings. The available research on nasturtium focuses primarily on its antimicrobial properties in laboratory settings and its use for respiratory and urinary tract infections. No clinical trials or robust studies have directly evaluated its efficacy for treating bites or stings in humans. Therefore, while its application in this context is rooted in tradition, the evidence rating remains low (1/5) due to the lack of scientific validation or clinical data.

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