Synopsis

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

Triterpenes are a class of phytochemicals widely found in medicinal plants, including Centella asiatica (gotu kola), Ganoderma lucidum (reishi), and others. Their use in supporting or treating external bleeding is primarily rooted in traditional medicine practices. For example, Centella asiatica, rich in triterpenoid saponins such as asiaticoside and madecassoside, has been used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat wounds and reduce bleeding. Historical texts describe the application of plant extracts or poultices containing triterpenes to accelerate wound healing and limit hemorrhage. While there are modern studies demonstrating that triterpenes can promote wound healing—by enhancing collagen synthesis, reducing inflammation, and encouraging angiogenesis—direct scientific evidence supporting their specific role in stopping external bleeding is limited. Most contemporary research focuses on the wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, rather than acute hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) effects. The evidence base, therefore, justifies a moderate rating (2/5) for its use in this context, primarily due to the depth of traditional use and modest supportive data from preclinical studies. There is insufficient clinical trial evidence to claim strong scientific validation for using triterpenes specifically for external bleeding.

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