Evidence supporting the use of: Red root (unspecified)
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Red root is a common name that can refer to multiple plants, but most often it denotes Ceanothus americanus, a shrub native to North America. The use of red root for bites and stings is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine. Indigenous peoples and early settlers reportedly applied poultices or decoctions of red root leaves or roots to insect bites, bee stings, and minor wounds, attributing to it astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. However, while red root contains tannins and other compounds with mild astringent effects, there is no significant modern scientific research specifically validating its topical use for bites and stings. No robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies have addressed its efficacy or safety for this application. The evidence supporting red root’s use for bites and stings is limited to historical accounts and anecdotal reports, lacking rigorous scientific confirmation. In summary, red root’s application for bites and stings is justified by traditional practices rather than by contemporary scientific evidence.

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