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Source of validity: Traditional
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The use of unspecified Solanaceae plants to support or treat external bleeding is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than by robust scientific evidence. In various ethnobotanical records, some members of the Solanaceae family—such as Solanum nigrum (black nightshade) and Capsicum annuum (chili pepper)—have been applied topically in folk medicine to control bleeding. For example, powdered dried fruits or leaves of certain species have been sprinkled onto wounds or used in poultices to promote hemostasis, likely due to astringent or irritant properties that may cause local vasoconstriction or stimulate clotting. However, these uses are highly variable between cultures, and the practice is not universally attested across all Solanaceae species. Scientific validation for these practices is minimal; while capsaicin from chili peppers has some documented effects on blood vessels and could theoretically play a role in hemostasis, there are no rigorous clinical studies supporting the use of Solanaceae plants for external bleeding. Moreover, some species in the family contain toxic alkaloids (e.g., solanine, atropine), posing significant safety concerns. Therefore, while there is a basis in traditional medicine for the use of certain Solanaceae plants in treating external bleeding, evidence quality is low, and modern medical guidance does not support this application.

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