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Source of validity: Traditional
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California Goldenrod (Solidago californica) has a history of traditional use among Native American groups and herbal practitioners for treating external bleeding. Ethnobotanical records indicate that poultices or infusions of goldenrod leaves and flowers were applied to wounds, cuts, and sores to help stop bleeding and promote healing. The traditional rationale is based on the astringent properties of the plant, which are thought to constrict tissues and blood vessels, thereby reducing bleeding. However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies specifically examining California Goldenrod’s efficacy for external bleeding. The evidence for its use is thus primarily anecdotal and based on longstanding herbal tradition, rather than controlled clinical trials or pharmacological investigations. Modern herbalists may still recommend it for minor wounds, but such recommendations are rooted in tradition rather than scientific validation. No major medical or pharmacological references cite California Goldenrod as an established hemostatic agent. Therefore, while there is historical precedent for its use, the strength of evidence supporting its effectiveness for external bleeding remains weak.

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