Evidence supporting the use of: Jessica's Sticktight
For the health condition: Abrasions
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Jessica's Sticktight (Hackelia virginiana) has a history of traditional use among Native American and early settler communities in North America, particularly as a topical remedy for minor wounds and abrasions. Traditional herbal medicine references indicate that poultices or infusions made from the leaves or roots were applied to the skin to promote healing and provide mild antimicrobial effects. However, while ethnobotanical records document this practice, there is limited scientific validation for its efficacy. No robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically support the use of Jessica's Sticktight for treating abrasions. Most information about its application comes from folklore or herbalist texts, rather than peer-reviewed research. Due to the lack of modern scientific studies, the evidence supporting its use is rated as low (2/5). Caution is advised when interpreting these traditional uses, as the plant’s safety and effectiveness have not been thoroughly examined in contemporary research.
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hyaluronic acid
lavender
licorice root
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
mucin
plantain
protease
purified silver
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
zinc
chickweed
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shen-chu
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paederia foetida
boxthorne
yarrow
moss
myrrh
siler root
oriental arborvitae
assam indigo
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white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
arnica
sea salt
Ash
Avens
Asiaticoside
acacia
Agave
Agrimony
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Alchemilla
Ajuga
Aquilegia formosa
Allantoin
Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Abuta
Alkanna
Bee Propolis
Bai Ji
Blackthorn
Balsam
Blackbrush
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Brazillian peppertree
Bee hive
Bloodroot
Benzoin
Banyan
Bletilla
Bee products
Bombax
Boerhavia diffusa
Calochortus
Comfrey
Centella triterpenes
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Colloidal Silver
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cattail
Cocoa Butter
Cymbidium goeringii
Cornflower
Cowherb
Centella asiatica
Celandine
Centipeda
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Castile Soap
Cynodon dactylon
Cocklebur
Cynanchum
Casearia sylvestris
Didymocarpus
Dragon's Blood
Davilla rugosa
Epidermal Growth Factor
Erigeron
Elephant Vine
Erodium cicutarium
English Elm
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Fibrinase
fibroblast growth factor
Little ironweed
Oak
Polyvinyl alcohol
Other health conditions supported by Jessica's Sticktight
AbrasionsAbscesses
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Itching
Poison Ivy or Oak
Rashes and Hives
Scratches and Abrasions
Ulcerations (external)
Wounds and Sores