Evidence supporting the use of: Devil's Club
For the health condition: Bleeding (external)

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

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

Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) has a long history of traditional use among Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. For external bleeding, the stems, roots, or bark are often processed into poultices or washes that are applied directly to wounds to help stop bleeding and promote healing. Ethnobotanical records document these practices among Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and other groups, who valued Devil's Club for its styptic (blood-stopping) and antiseptic properties. The traditional basis for its use comes from empirical observation and oral tradition rather than clinical trials or pharmacological studies.

Scientific research on Devil's Club is limited and has focused mainly on its potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic properties, rather than its effects on hemostasis (blood clotting). There is little to no published evidence from controlled studies to validate its direct effectiveness in stopping bleeding. The rating of '2' reflects the solid traditional use but lack of scientific validation. Modern herbalists may reference traditional applications, but recommendations for external bleeding rely primarily on ethnobotanical sources. Caution is advised, as allergic reactions can occur, and the spiny nature of the plant may complicate handling. Overall, Devil's Club remains a culturally significant remedy for external bleeding, but scientific substantiation is lacking.

More about Devil's Club
More about Bleeding (external)

Other ingredients used for Bleeding (external)

Aloe vera
bamboo
basil
bayberry
myrobalan
betel
black cumin
blackberry
chamomile
coating
Coptis chinensis
curcumin
horsetail
Indian gum arabic tree
plantain
protein
raspberry
sage
scrophularia root
vitamin C
vitamin K
bentonite
squawvine
parthenium
chickweed
papaya
shen-chu
capsicum
mugwort
clerodendrum indicum
commiphora
caesalpinia crista
peony
boxthorne
yarrow
moss
myrrh
fern
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
sheep's sorrel
queen of the meadow
wintergreen
camphor oil
shepherd's purse
wood betony
paw paw
white oak
herbal blend (proprietary)
cayenne pepper
geranium
arnica
sea salt
Ash
Avens
Animal Tissue
Asiaticoside
Ardisia
Angelica
Acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchornea
Alchemilla
Ajuga
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Ashoka
Abuta
Alkanna
Alstonia macrophylla
Amor seco
Bee Propolis
Betony
Bermuda Grass
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Black-Eyed Susan
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bistort
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Brazilian peppertree
Bloodroot
Benzoin
Bethroot
Bletilla
Bur-Reed
Bioflavonoids
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Black root
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Calendula
Casearia esculenta
Chlorophyllin
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Cornflower
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Curcumen
Catechu
Celandine
Cedar
Centipeda
Common madia
cypress
Cranesbill
Cedrus libani
Catkin
Cocklebur
Carthamus
Dianthus
Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
European Elder
Erigeron
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Erodium cicutarium
Eclipta
Essential Oil Blend
Elephant's Head
Eupatorium
Euphorbia
Fomes fomentarius
Ficus religiosa
Fungus
Fleabane
Fibrinase
Gnaphalium
Gambir
Growth factors
Genipa americana
Galium
Glechoma hederacea
Gallotannin
Ghatti
Golden Willow
Guazuma ulmifolia
Honey
Heal-All
Homalomena
Hound's Tongue
Helicteres isora
Henna
Herb Robert
Hemp
Horsemint
Huang Hua
Indian Kinotree
Indian Fagonia
Juglans cinerea
Jessica's Sticktight
Kachnar
Kokilaksha
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
Levant Cotton
Lichen
Lodhtree
Labrador Tea
Leptospermum scoparium
Little ironweed
Lysimachia
Lewis's monkey flower
Metal Salt
Malva sylvestris
Matico
Mountain mahogany
Matapalo Tree
Marigold
Microcos
Macaranga indica
Nasturtium
Oak
Osha
Oxystelma
Propolis
Phyllanthus
Polymorpha
Pagoda Tree
Plantago
Prunus
Peucedanum
portulaca
Purple Loosestrife
Potentilla
Rue
Rubus
Resin
Red Spiderling
Rubia yunnanensis
Rosa californica
Reed Herb
Rhus glabra
Sanicle
Spilanthes
Sichuan Lovage
Sesbania
Speedwell
Silverweed
Smartweed
Solanaceae
Self-Heal
Smooth Alder
Sangre de Grado
Sensitive Plant
Southern Tsangshu
Sanguisorba
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Stellaria dichotoma
Stereospermum
Sumac
Stone Root
Terminalia
Tannins
Tridax
Triterpenes
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Tagetes
Vervain
Violet
Viola
White Heather
Witch Hazel
Willow
Yerba buena
Yerba Mansa
Zingiberene

Products containing Devil's Club

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.