Synopsis

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

Macaranga indica has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia, for the management of external bleeding. Ethnobotanical surveys and traditional healers have reported the application of Macaranga indica leaves and other plant parts directly to wounds to help staunch bleeding and promote wound healing. The plant is believed to possess astringent properties due to the presence of tannins, which can constrict blood vessels and reduce bleeding. However, while its use is well documented in traditional medicine references and some ethnomedicinal reports, there is a lack of robust scientific studies or clinical trials that specifically validate the effectiveness or safety of Macaranga indica for this indication. Most available information comes from anecdotal or traditional sources, and there are very limited in vitro or in vivo studies exploring its hemostatic activity. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition and supported by some phytochemical rationale (such as the presence of tannins and flavonoids), there is insufficient scientific evidence to strongly support or refute its efficacy for treating external bleeding.

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