Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Stillingia sylvatica, commonly known as Queen's Root, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine in North America, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a key ingredient in several eclectic and Native American remedies, often used as an "alterative" or blood purifier, a category which included herbs believed to help the body overcome chronic infections and skin conditions. Stillingia was specifically recommended in historical herbal texts for conditions thought to involve "bad blood," including chronic skin eruptions, syphilis, and what were likely staphylococcal skin infections (boils, carbuncles, etc.). However, this use was based on empirical tradition and the doctrine of signatures rather than rigorous scientific evidence.

There is scant modern scientific research on stillingia’s antimicrobial activity, and no robust clinical trials demonstrating efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus or other bacteria. Some in vitro studies on related species suggest possible antimicrobial properties, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to the treatment of staph infections in humans. Thus, while stillingia has a traditional reputation for addressing skin infections (possibly including those caused by staph), this is not substantiated by modern scientific evidence. The historical use can be considered a basis for further research, but at present, its use for Staph infections should be considered traditional and unproven, with a low evidence rating.

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