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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Rubia yunnanensis, a plant native to China, has been used traditionally in Chinese ethnomedicine for various ailments, including the treatment of bites and stings (such as those from insects or snakes). Historical texts and ethnobotanical surveys from southwestern China document its topical application or internal use in folk remedies to alleviate pain, reduce swelling, and control inflammation associated with such injuries. The roots of Rubia yunnanensis are said to possess properties that "clear heat" and "detoxify," which aligns with traditional concepts of managing envenomation or irritation from bites and stings.

However, while there is clear documentation of its traditional use, there is little to no robust scientific research specifically validating its efficacy for bites and stings. Most pharmacological studies on Rubia yunnanensis focus on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, which could theoretically support its use for inflammatory conditions like bites or stings, but these studies are largely preliminary and not directly linked to clinical outcomes for this indication. Thus, its use is best characterized as traditional with a modest evidence base drawn from historical practices rather than scientific trials.

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