Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Erigeron (commonly known as fleabane) has a longstanding history of use in traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of external bleeding. Historical records, particularly from North American indigenous groups and early European American herbalists, document the external application of Erigeron species (such as Erigeron canadensis) to wounds to help stop bleeding. These uses typically involved poultices made from the fresh or dried aerial parts of the plant. The rationale for its use was largely empirical, based on observed astringent and styptic effects, which traditional practitioners believed helped constrict blood vessels and promote clotting when applied to bleeding wounds.

Despite this traditional background, modern scientific research validating these claims is extremely limited. There are few, if any, rigorous pharmacological studies or clinical trials assessing the efficacy or mechanism of Erigeron for external hemostasis. The plant does contain some tannins and other compounds that may possess mild astringent activity, which could theoretically contribute to a styptic effect. However, the overall evidence remains anecdotal and is not robust by contemporary scientific standards. Therefore, while there is clear traditional precedent for using Erigeron externally for bleeding, the supporting evidence is weak and not substantiated by modern research.

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