Evidence supporting the use of: Lewis's monkey flower
For the health condition: Bleeding (external)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Lewis's monkey flower (Erythranthe lewisii, formerly Mimulus lewisii) has a history of use among some Native American groups for treating external bleeding. Ethnobotanical records indicate that the plant was sometimes used in poultices or as a wash applied to wounds to help stop bleeding. However, this use is based primarily on traditional knowledge and folk practices rather than scientific validation. There is no robust clinical or laboratory research confirming the efficacy of Lewis's monkey flower for hemostasis (stopping bleeding). The rating of 1 reflects the presence of anecdotal traditional use, but the absence of systematic scientific studies or biochemical support for its effectiveness in managing external bleeding. As such, its use in this context should be considered as grounded in traditional practices, not in evidence-based medicine.

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