Synopsis

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

Mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus spp.) has a tradition of use among Native American groups, particularly in the western United States, as an external application to help stop bleeding. Ethnobotanical sources report that various tribes, such as the Navajo and the Hopi, used poultices or infusions made from the bark or leaves of mountain mahogany to treat wounds and control bleeding. The astringent properties of the plant, likely due to its tannin content, are believed to constrict tissue and blood vessels, which may help reduce or stop bleeding externally.

However, there is little to no scientific research validating the efficacy of mountain mahogany for this use. No clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically evaluating its hemostatic (blood-stopping) properties have been published in peer-reviewed literature. The evidence for its use is therefore primarily traditional and based on ethnobotanical documentation rather than modern scientific validation. While the presence of tannins in the plant offers a plausible mechanism for its astringent action, the strength of evidence remains limited to historical accounts and anecdotal reports.

In summary, mountain mahogany's use for external bleeding is supported by traditional knowledge, but lacks robust scientific evidence.

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