Claim: Turpentine can be swallowed to treat sepsis.
Fact-check: Turpentine is not a treatment for sepsis—it is poisonous when swallowed - Full Fact
Verdict: this is not a recognised or evidence-based treatment. turpentine is regarded as a poison and can be fatal if swallowed even in small doses. sepsis must be treated urgently in hospital including giving antibiotics. symptoms merit a 999 call.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Dr Fergus Brown
Date published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00