Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Bidens pilosa, commonly known as Spanish needle or blackjack, has a long history of traditional use in various cultures for treating external bleeding. Ethnobotanical records from Africa, Asia, and South America document the use of freshly crushed leaves or poultices applied directly to wounds to stop bleeding and promote healing. The plant is valued in traditional medicine systems for its supposed hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) properties. However, scientific validation for this use is limited. Some preliminary laboratory studies indicate that extracts of Bidens pilosa may possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which could support wound healing, but direct evidence of hemostatic activity in controlled clinical or pharmacological studies is lacking. Thus, while the use for external bleeding is well-established by tradition, the scientific evidence remains weak and primarily anecdotal, with few rigorous studies available to confirm efficacy or safety for this specific indication.

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