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Source of validity: Traditional
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Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as mānuka, has a well-documented history of traditional use among Māori and some Australian Aboriginal peoples for the treatment of external bleeding and wounds. Traditional knowledge records indicate that the leaves, bark, and oil of the plant were applied as poultices or washes to control bleeding, disinfect wounds, and promote healing. The astringent properties of the plant were believed to help constrict blood vessels and thus stem bleeding. However, while historical and ethnobotanical sources substantiate its traditional use, there is limited direct scientific research specifically validating its efficacy for treating external bleeding. Most modern research has focused on mānuka honey’s antimicrobial properties, especially in wound healing, rather than on direct hemostatic (bleeding-control) effects of other plant parts. A few studies suggest that extracts from Leptospermum scoparium may possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, which could theoretically aid wound management, but robust clinical evidence for direct hemostatic action is lacking. In summary, the use of Leptospermum scoparium for external bleeding is primarily justified by traditional knowledge. Scientific evidence supporting its direct role in bleeding control remains limited, and most validation pertains to its broader wound care and infection prevention properties.

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