Evidence supporting the use of: Iridoid glycosides
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Iridoid glycosides are a group of phytochemicals commonly found in medicinal plants such as Plantago species (plantain), Harpagophytum procumbens (devil’s claw), and Scrophularia species. Their use in supporting or treating abrasions is primarily grounded in traditional herbal medicine practices. For instance, Plantago major leaves, rich in iridoid glycosides like aucubin and catalpol, have been used as poultices or topical applications for wounds, minor cuts, and abrasions in various cultures. The rationale is based on observed anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties attributed to the whole plant or extracts.

While some in vitro and animal studies suggest that iridoid glycosides may promote wound healing by enhancing collagen synthesis, reducing inflammation, and providing antimicrobial effects, direct clinical evidence in humans for their use specifically in abrasions is limited. Most of the support comes from ethnobotanical records and historical use, rather than from rigorous clinical trials. Therefore, the traditional use is relatively well-documented, but scientific validation remains preliminary and indirect.

In summary, iridoid glycosides are used to support the healing of abrasions mainly due to a strong tradition of use in herbal medicine, with moderate preclinical support but lacking robust clinical evidence specific to abrasions.

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