Evidence supporting the use of: Cedar
For the health condition: Bleeding (external)

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Synopsis

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

Cedar, particularly species such as Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani), has a historical record of use in various traditional medicine systems for external applications, including the treatment of bleeding. In Native American ethnobotany, cedar leaves, bark, or oil were sometimes applied as poultices or washes to wounds to help stop bleeding and promote healing. This use is primarily based on empirical observation and the antimicrobial or astringent properties attributed to cedar extracts, which may help contract tissue and reduce blood flow.

However, while traditional use is documented, scientific studies directly evaluating the efficacy of cedar (of any specific species) in stopping external bleeding are scarce. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on general properties of tannins and essential oils present in cedar, which may have mild astringent or antimicrobial effects. There are no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies that confirm cedar’s hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) properties in humans. Thus, while traditional practices support its use, scientific validation is lacking, and its effectiveness and safety for this purpose remain unproven in modern research.

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