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Source of validity: Traditional
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Missouri Snakeroot (Eryngium yuccifolium), also known as “rattlesnake master,” has a history of use among Native American tribes and early settlers in North America for a variety of ailments. Historical ethnobotanical records indicate that the roots and leaves were sometimes used externally as poultices or washes to address wounds, sores, and to help stop bleeding. This traditional use is documented in sources such as the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs by James A. Duke and various ethnobotanical surveys. However, there is no modern scientific research or clinical evidence validating the efficacy of Missouri Snakeroot for external bleeding. The traditional use likely stems from empirical knowledge and anecdotal observations rather than controlled studies. The plant may have astringent or mildly antiseptic properties, which could theoretically contribute to wound care, but these effects have not been rigorously tested or quantified. Thus, while the use of Missouri Snakeroot for external bleeding is rooted in traditional medicine, the supporting evidence is limited and consists mainly of historical reports rather than robust scientific validation.

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