Synopsis

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

Queen of the Meadow, also known as Filipendula ulmaria or meadowsweet, has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine. For external bleeding, its application is primarily rooted in folk tradition rather than robust scientific validation. Historically, the plant has been used as a styptic—an agent that helps to stop bleeding—by herbalists who would apply crushed fresh leaves or poultices to minor wounds, cuts, or abrasions. This traditional use is likely related to the presence of tannins in the plant, which are astringent compounds known to constrict tissue and promote coagulation, thereby helping to reduce bleeding. While tannin-containing plants have been widely used for this purpose in various cultures, specific clinical trials or modern scientific studies examining queen of the meadow's effectiveness for external bleeding are lacking. Most references to its styptic effects are found in classic herbal texts and ethnobotanical surveys, rather than peer-reviewed medical literature. As such, the evidence supporting its use for stopping external bleeding is limited and rated at a 2 on the evidence scale, reflecting that the practice is based on tradition and plausibility due to its phytochemical content, but lacks direct scientific validation or substantial clinical research.

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