Synopsis

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

The use of Asteraceae family plants to treat or support external bleeding is primarily justified by traditional medicine practices. Several genera within the Asteraceae family, such as Achillea (yarrow), have been historically applied topically to wounds to arrest bleeding. For example, Achillea millefolium (common yarrow) has a well-documented use in European folk medicine as a styptic, with references dating back to ancient Greece. The name "Achillea" itself is derived from the Greek hero Achilles, who was said to have used the plant to treat soldiers' wounds. Other Asteraceae members, such as Arnica montana, have also been traditionally applied to bruises and wounds, though primarily for their anti-inflammatory rather than hemostatic effects. Scientifically, there is limited but suggestive evidence that some Asteraceae species possess compounds (e.g., flavonoids, tannins) that may contribute to vasoconstriction or promote clotting, but robust clinical data are lacking. Most of the support for their use comes from ethnobotanical reports, historical texts, and traditional pharmacopoeias rather than controlled studies. Overall, the use of unspecified Asteraceae for external bleeding is based on tradition, with moderate support in the form of historical usage and some preliminary phytochemical rationale, but without strong modern scientific validation.

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