Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Southern Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis) has a history of traditional use among Native American groups and in early American herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including as a topical application for external bleeding. The bark and berries were sometimes used to make poultices or washes applied directly to wounds to help stop bleeding and promote healing. However, the primary evidence for this use is historical and anecdotal, documented in ethnobotanical records and early herbal literature. There is little to no modern scientific research specifically validating the hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) properties of Southern Prickly Ash in controlled studies. While some species of Zanthoxylum have demonstrated antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities in laboratory research, direct evidence regarding its efficacy for treating external bleeding is lacking. Therefore, while the use of Southern Prickly Ash for this purpose is rooted in tradition, it is not strongly supported by scientific evidence at this time.

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