Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Tagetes (commonly known as marigold) has a long history of traditional use in the treatment of external bleeding. In various traditional medicine systems, including those of Central and South America, as well as in some South Asian cultures, Tagetes species have been used topically to help stop bleeding from minor wounds, cuts, and abrasions. The plant's leaves and flowers are sometimes crushed and applied directly to affected areas, or made into poultices.

This traditional use is likely based on the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils, which are thought to possess astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that could theoretically facilitate hemostasis and wound healing. However, while these phytochemicals are known to exist in Tagetes, direct scientific validation for its effectiveness specifically in halting external bleeding is limited. There are a few in vitro and animal studies that suggest Tagetes extracts may promote wound healing and possess anti-inflammatory effects, but robust clinical studies in humans are lacking.

Therefore, while the use of Tagetes for external bleeding is justified by traditional practices and plausibly linked to the plant's phytochemistry, there is only weak scientific evidence directly supporting this traditional claim.

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