Evidence supporting the use of: Thatch screw-pine
For the health condition: Bites and Stings

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Thatch screw-pine (Pandanus tectorius) has traditional uses in folk medicine across the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Among these, the use of its leaves, roots, or fruit for treating bites and stings—particularly from insects and sometimes marine creatures—has been documented in ethnobotanical surveys. The rationale in traditional medicine is often topical application of leaf pulp, a decoction, or juice to the affected area, believed to reduce inflammation, pain, or the risk of infection. However, scientific validation for these practices is minimal. While Pandanus tectorius contains some phytochemicals (such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds) with potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, there are no clinical studies or robust pharmacological research directly supporting its efficacy for bites or stings. Most references to its use in this context are anecdotal or part of broader ethnomedical documentation, and there are no regulatory approvals or widely accepted medical guidelines endorsing its use for this purpose. Therefore, while its use is grounded in tradition, the strength of evidence is weak, and it should not be relied upon as a primary treatment for bites or stings without further scientific validation.

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