Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia Herba-Alba
For the health condition: Gonorrhea
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Artemisia herba-alba has been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, for the treatment of various infectious diseases, including gonorrhea. Historical ethnobotanical surveys mention its use by local healers to address symptoms associated with sexually transmitted infections. However, the scientific evidence directly supporting its efficacy against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the causative agent of gonorrhea, is minimal. Some laboratory studies have demonstrated that extracts of Artemisia herba-alba possess general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but these studies rarely focus on gonorrhea specifically, and none provide clinical evidence for its effectiveness in humans for this infection. Therefore, while its use is rooted in tradition, the evidence is weak, mostly anecdotal, and not substantiated by controlled scientific research or clinical trials.
In summary, Artemisia herba-alba is traditionally used for gonorrhea in some cultures, but there is very limited scientific evidence to justify or support this application. Its antimicrobial properties warrant further investigation, but at present, it should not be considered a validated or reliable treatment for gonorrhea.
Other ingredients used for Gonorrhea
green chirettacat's claw
turmeric
goldenseal
licorice root
phellodendron amurense
vitamin C
papaya
smilax
myrrh
paw paw
indigo leaves
geranium
Allicin
Abrus
Alchornea
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Abuta
Amor seco
Bee Propolis
Bai Ji
Blepharis
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Black root
Boerhavia diffusa
Cinquefoil
Chirata
Cynodon dactylon
Embelia
Garlic
Other health conditions supported by Artemisia Herba-Alba
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Allergies (respiratory)
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Chills
Cholera
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dislocation
Dizziness
Dysentery
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Epilepsy
Eye Infections
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation