Evidence supporting the use of: Pellitory
For the health condition: Insect Repellant

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Pellitory (commonly referring to Parietaria officinalis or Anacyclus pyrethrum) has a history of traditional use in folk medicine, but its application as an insect repellent is based primarily on tradition rather than scientific validation. Historically, certain species of pellitory have been used for their medicinal properties, such as treating toothaches or respiratory issues; however, some related plants in the Asteraceae family, such as Pyrethrum (not to be confused with pellitory), have been well documented for their insecticidal properties due to the natural pyrethrin compounds they contain. The confusion may arise because "pellitory" and "pyrethrum" sound similar, but pellitory itself is not a significant source of pyrethrins. Documentation of pellitory’s use specifically as an insect repellent is sparse and mostly anecdotal, found in some herbal texts and traditional practices. There is limited to no robust scientific evidence or clinical trials supporting its efficacy as an insect repellent. Thus, its use for this purpose should be considered as grounded in folk tradition, with only weak supporting evidence.

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