Evidence supporting the use of: Geranium
For the health condition: Gonorrhea

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Geranium (most commonly referring to Pelargonium species) has a traditional history of use in folk medicine for a variety of ailments, including infections such as gonorrhea. Ethnobotanical records from various regions, especially parts of Africa and Asia, indicate that different species of geranium were used to treat symptoms of sexually transmitted infections due to their presumed antimicrobial properties. The roots, leaves, or extracts were often administered either topically or orally in traditional remedies. However, while these uses are documented in historical and ethnobotanical literature, there is a lack of robust clinical evidence or modern scientific studies specifically validating geranium’s efficacy against Neisseria gonorrhoeae (the causative agent of gonorrhea). Some laboratory research suggests certain Pelargonium extracts may have general antibacterial activity, but direct studies on gonorrhea are absent or extremely limited. Consequently, although the use of geranium for gonorrhea is rooted in traditional medicine, the evidence is largely anecdotal or based on historical practices, with little to no modern clinical support. Thus, current medical guidelines do not recommend geranium as a treatment for gonorrhea, especially given the availability of effective antibiotics.

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