Evidence supporting the use of: Praying mantis
For the health condition: Snake Bite

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Praying mantis has been used in some traditional medicine systems, particularly in parts of East Asia, for various ailments, including as a remedy for snake bites. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mantis-related remedies are documented in classical texts for their purported ability to "detoxify" and counteract poisons, which occasionally included snake venom. This usage is rooted more in folklore and empirical experience than in rigorous pharmacological analysis. There is little to no high-quality clinical or laboratory research validating the effectiveness of praying mantis or its extracts against snake venom. The bioactive compounds in mantis have been minimally studied, and no established antivenom properties have been attributed to mantis components in scientific literature. Thus, while the use is justified by tradition in certain cultures, there is very weak evidence supporting its effectiveness, and it should not be relied upon in place of proven medical antivenoms or treatments for snake bites.

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