Evidence supporting the use of: Self-Heal
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

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

Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris) has a long history of traditional use for treating minor wounds and abrasions. In various traditional medicine systems, particularly in Europe and Asia, Self-Heal has been applied topically to cuts, scrapes, and skin irritations. The basis for its use lies in historical herbal texts and folk practices, where it was valued for its purported ability to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation. The plant contains compounds such as rosmarinic acid and various flavonoids, which are thought to possess anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial properties. However, direct scientific validation specifically for the treatment of abrasions in humans is limited. While some laboratory studies have demonstrated that extracts of Self-Heal exhibit antimicrobial and wound-healing properties in vitro and in animal models, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Therefore, its use is primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than strong scientific evidence. The overall evidence supporting Self-Heal for abrasions can be rated as modest (2 out of 5), reflecting its historical use and some preliminary pharmacological findings, but not conclusive clinical validation.

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