Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Carthamus, commonly known as safflower, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, safflower flowers (Carthamus tinctorius) are often used to "invigorate blood" and "dispel blood stasis." One of its traditional applications includes the treatment of external bleeding, such as wounds or traumatic injuries. The flowers are sometimes applied topically or incorporated into poultices to help stop bleeding and promote healing. The rationale given in traditional texts is that Carthamus promotes circulation and helps resolve blood stasis, which is believed to aid in stopping bleeding and reducing swelling.

However, scientific validation for these effects is limited. Some modern pharmacological studies suggest that Carthamus extracts may affect blood coagulation and platelet function, but these findings are mostly preliminary and focused on internal use for cardiovascular effects rather than direct hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) action when applied externally. There is a lack of robust clinical trials confirming its efficacy for external bleeding in humans. Therefore, while the use of Carthamus for external bleeding is justified by tradition, the scientific evidence supporting this specific application remains limited.

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