Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Ghee, a form of clarified butter, has a long-standing place in Ayurvedic medicine, where it is traditionally used for a variety of therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of external bleeding (wounds, cuts, and burns). The classical Ayurvedic texts, such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, describe the application of ghee to wounds to help stop bleeding, promote healing, and soothe inflamed tissues. These texts attribute ghee with "Ropana" (healing) and "Shodhana" (cleansing) properties, which are believed to facilitate wound healing and reduce bleeding when applied topically. Ghee is thought to form a protective barrier, keeping the wound moist and shielding it from environmental contaminants.

However, there is limited modern scientific research specifically validating the efficacy of ghee for controlling external bleeding. While some studies have explored the wound-healing properties of ghee and its role as an emollient, robust clinical trials evaluating its hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) properties are lacking. Thus, while ghee's use for external bleeding is well-supported by tradition, evidence from contemporary biomedical research remains sparse, and its effectiveness for this indication is not scientifically established.

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