Synopsis

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

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for various conditions, including the treatment of external bleeding. In traditional European herbalism, chamomile flowers were often applied as poultices or compresses to wounds, cuts, and abrasions to help stop bleeding and promote healing. The rationale was based on the plant's purported anti-inflammatory, mild astringent, and antimicrobial properties, which were believed to help constrict blood vessels and support tissue repair.

Some animal and in vitro studies have identified compounds in chamomile, such as apigenin and other flavonoids, that may possess anti-inflammatory and mild astringent properties. However, direct scientific evidence demonstrating significant hemostatic (blood-stopping) effects in humans is limited. Most modern use for bleeding is based on historical precedent rather than robust clinical trials.

Overall, while chamomile’s use for external bleeding is well documented in traditional medicine sources and some early pharmacopoeias, scientific validation is limited. As such, this use is supported mainly by tradition, and the quality of evidence is modest (rated 2 out of 5), reflecting anecdotal reports and weak experimental support rather than rigorous clinical confirmation.

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