Evidence supporting the use of: Praying mantis
For the health condition: Skin (infections)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Praying mantis (often used in the form of dried nymphs or ootheca, the egg case) has a documented history in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Sang Piao Xiao." In TCM, parts of the praying mantis are primarily used to address urinary and reproductive issues, but there are some records indicating their use for certain skin conditions, such as infections or wounds. These uses are based on the principles of balancing internal energies and expelling "wind" or toxins from the body. However, there is very limited mention of praying mantis being applied specifically for skin infections, and such applications are rare compared to other insect-derived remedies in TCM. From a scientific perspective, there is a lack of rigorous clinical or laboratory evidence supporting the efficacy of praying mantis extracts or preparations for treating skin infections. No well-conducted studies have demonstrated antibacterial, antifungal, or wound-healing properties directly attributable to praying mantis components. Thus, any support for its use in skin infections is based almost entirely on traditional anecdotal use rather than scientific validation. The evidence base for this use is weak, and it is not commonly recognized in modern herbal pharmacopeias for treating skin infections.

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