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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sesbania, particularly species like Sesbania grandiflora (also known as agati or vegetable hummingbird), has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in South and Southeast Asia. In traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine, various parts of the Sesbania plant—most notably the leaves and flowers—are sometimes applied topically to wounds and cuts to help arrest external bleeding. The rationale for this use is generally based on the plant's astringent properties, which are believed to help contract tissues and reduce bleeding. Some ethnobotanical surveys and traditional medicine compendia mention the use of Sesbania poultices or pastes for wound healing and minor external injuries.

However, while this traditional use is documented, there is limited scientific validation supporting the efficacy of Sesbania specifically for external bleeding. Some phytochemical studies have shown that Sesbania species contain tannins, flavonoids, and saponins, compounds that could theoretically contribute to astringent and wound-healing effects. Nonetheless, direct clinical or preclinical studies demonstrating significant hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) activity are scarce or absent. Therefore, the evidence base remains rooted primarily in tradition rather than modern scientific research.

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