Evidence supporting the use of: Red root (unspecified)
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

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

Red root is a common name for several plants, most notably Ceanothus americanus, also known as New Jersey tea. The use of red root for treating abrasions is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine. Indigenous peoples and early American settlers used red root preparations—such as poultices or washes—topically for minor wounds, abrasions, and skin irritations. Traditional accounts attribute its benefits to its mild astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help in cleansing and tightening tissues, thereby supporting minor wound healing and reducing risk of infection. However, these uses are largely anecdotal and based on ethnobotanical records rather than controlled studies.

Modern scientific validation for red root’s use in treating abrasions is minimal. The plant contains compounds such as tannins, which have recognized astringent actions, but there are no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly assessing its efficacy in wound healing or abrasion treatment. Therefore, while its use for abrasions is supported by tradition and plausible based on its constituents, the evidence does not extend beyond historical and folk uses.

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