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Source of validity: Traditional
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Caesalpinia crista, also known as "Karanjwa" or "Fever Nut," has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine, especially within Ayurveda and some other South Asian healing systems. For the treatment and support of external bleeding, various parts of the plant, particularly the seeds and leaves, have been applied topically as a hemostatic agent. Traditional texts such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita reference the usage of Caesalpinia crista preparations to stop bleeding from wounds and cuts, often as a paste or poultice. The rationale in traditional practice is based on observed astringent properties, thought to promote vasoconstriction and clot formation.

However, scientific evidence supporting this traditional use is limited. A few in-vitro and animal studies have indicated that extracts from Caesalpinia crista demonstrate mild astringent and antimicrobial activities, which could theoretically contribute to wound healing and possibly reduce bleeding. Despite these findings, there is a lack of robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly confirming its efficacy for stopping external bleeding in humans. Therefore, while the use of Caesalpinia crista for external bleeding is well-rooted in tradition, its validation by modern science is modest, and practitioners should exercise caution and consider current medical standards when treating bleeding wounds.

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