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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bombax, particularly Bombax ceiba (commonly known as silk cotton tree), has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine to manage external bleeding and promote wound healing. In these traditions, various parts of the plant—most notably the bark, flowers, and gum—are applied topically to wounds, cuts, and ulcers to stop bleeding and facilitate tissue repair. Ayurvedic texts describe the astringent and cooling properties of Bombax, which are believed to help constrict blood vessels and promote clotting, thus reducing bleeding.

While traditional use is well documented, scientific validation is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that extracts of Bombax ceiba possess astringent, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, which may contribute indirectly to reducing bleeding by promoting faster closure and protection of wounds. However, direct clinical evidence demonstrating a hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) effect in humans is lacking. No randomized controlled trials or robust clinical studies have evaluated its efficacy specifically for external bleeding.

In summary, the use of Bombax for external bleeding is primarily justified by traditional knowledge and practices, with some preliminary supportive data from laboratory studies. However, the absence of strong clinical or pharmacological evidence limits the scientific validation of this use.

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