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Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis), also known as Napa cabbage, has been referenced in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) texts and folk remedies for its purported cooling and soothing properties. In some regional folk practices, the leaves are applied externally to minor wounds or skin irritations to help stop mild bleeding and promote healing. However, these uses are primarily anecdotal and not a prominent part of classical TCM materia medica, where other herbs are more commonly indicated for hemostatic purposes. There is very limited historical documentation of Chinese Cabbage specifically being used for external bleeding compared to more established hemostatic plants such as Yunnan Baiyao or Bletilla striata.

From a scientific perspective, there is currently little to no research or clinical evidence supporting the efficacy of Chinese Cabbage for stopping external bleeding. The plant contains vitamins and some antioxidants, but there is no known constituent with significant hemostatic activity. Therefore, while there is a minor tradition of its use for this purpose, the evidence base is weak, and the practice is not widely endorsed in either traditional or modern medical literature.

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