Evidence supporting the use of: Calochortus
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Calochortus, commonly known as mariposa lily, has a history of ethnobotanical use among several Native American tribes, particularly in western North America. Its bulbs were largely used as a food source, but some ethnographic records mention the use of various Calochortus species for minor medicinal applications, including topical treatment of skin ailments like abrasions. Most of these accounts are anecdotal, coming from historical sources such as the work of ethnobotanists like Daniel E. Moerman. For example, some tribes reportedly mashed the bulbs and applied them as a poultice to minor wounds or skin irritations.

However, these uses are rooted in traditional knowledge rather than supported by modern clinical research. There are no published scientific studies or pharmacological investigations validating the efficacy or safety of Calochortus species for treating abrasions. The evidence is therefore weak and based solely on limited ethnobotanical reports rather than experimental data. As such, any use of Calochortus for abrasions should be regarded as a traditional practice with minimal substantiation from scientific evidence.

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Other health conditions supported by Calochortus

Abrasions
Bruises (healing)
Scratches and Abrasions
Wounds and Sores

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