Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Alchemilla, commonly known as Lady's Mantle, has a long history of traditional use in Europe for the treatment of external bleeding and wound healing. Historical herbal texts and folk medicine sources, particularly from the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, describe the use of Alchemilla leaf preparations applied directly to wounds to help staunch bleeding. This astringent action is attributed to the plant's high content of tannins, which are known to constrict tissues and blood vessels, thereby helping to reduce bleeding and promote clotting. While there are limited modern clinical trials directly investigating Alchemilla's efficacy for external bleeding, contemporary herbal references continue to cite its astringent and hemostatic properties based on traditional knowledge. Phytochemical studies confirm the presence of tannins and flavonoids, which can theoretically support its traditional use. However, robust scientific validation in the form of clinical trials is lacking. Thus, the use of Alchemilla for external bleeding is primarily justified by tradition, with a moderate level of supporting evidence from longstanding use and known phytochemical properties, rather than from modern clinical research.

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