Synopsis

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

Golden Willow (Salix alba var. vitellina), like other willow species, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in various cultures where parts of the plant were employed to address wounds and bleeding. Historical accounts from European herbal medicine indicate that willow bark and sometimes leaves were applied externally as poultices to help stop bleeding, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. The rationale was partly due to the astringent properties attributed to tannins present in the bark, which can constrict tissues and blood vessels, thereby helping to limit blood loss from wounds.

However, while these traditional uses are well documented in herbals and ethnobotanical literature, there is limited scientific research directly evaluating Golden Willow’s efficacy in treating external bleeding. The best-known active constituent of willow bark, salicin, is primarily noted for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, rather than hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) effects. The evidence for its effectiveness in external bleeding is therefore mainly anecdotal or based on traditional medical texts, not on modern clinical studies.

In summary, the use of Golden Willow to support or treat external bleeding is justified by traditional use, with a moderate level of evidence (mainly historical), but lacks direct scientific validation.

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