Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Casearia esculenta, commonly known as "Chagel," has a history of use in traditional medicine systems in India and surrounding regions. It is particularly valued in folk medicine for its wound-healing properties, including its application to control external bleeding. The roots and leaves are reportedly crushed and applied as a poultice to wounds, cuts, and ulcers to promote hemostasis and facilitate healing. Ethnobotanical surveys and compilations of traditional medicinal practices, such as those found in the "Indian Medicinal Plants" literature and other ethnopharmacological records, document this use among local practitioners and tribal communities.

Despite its longstanding traditional application for bleeding and wound care, there is currently limited scientific evidence to validate or explain the mechanism behind these effects. Few laboratory or clinical studies have investigated the hemostatic or wound-healing activity of Casearia esculenta extracts. Most available data are anecdotal or based on the general phytochemical profile of the plant, which includes flavonoids and saponins that might contribute to anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects, but not specifically to promoting clotting or stopping bleeding. Therefore, while traditional use is well-documented, the scientific basis remains weak, meriting a moderate evidence rating of 2.

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