Synopsis

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

American Liverleaf (Hepatica americana) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among Native American communities and early American settlers. Its leaves were sometimes applied topically as poultices for minor wounds and external bleeding. The astringent properties of the plant, attributed to its tannin content, were believed to help constrict tissues and reduce bleeding. References to this use can be found in 19th-century herbal texts, such as King's American Dispensatory and other materia medica of that era; however, most records are anecdotal or based on traditional knowledge rather than formal clinical trials.

Despite these traditional uses, there is minimal scientific research specifically validating the effectiveness of American Liverleaf for treating external bleeding. No controlled clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies have directly confirmed its efficacy or safety for this purpose. As such, while historical and ethnobotanical sources justify its traditional use, the evidence supporting its effectiveness remains limited. The rating reflects the presence of historical use but the lack of contemporary scientific validation.

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