Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Vervain (Verbena officinalis and related species) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European folk traditions. It was often applied topically as a poultice or wash to wounds to help stop external bleeding, a practice rooted in the belief that the plant possessed astringent and styptic properties. Historical herbals, such as those by Culpeper, mention vervain’s use for treating minor wounds and bleeding. However, the actual evidence supporting this use is largely anecdotal and based on tradition rather than clinical research.

There is little to no modern scientific validation for vervain’s efficacy in stopping external bleeding. Contemporary research has focused more on its potential anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, or antispasmodic effects rather than its impact on hemostasis or wound healing. No well-conducted clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly support the external use of vervain for bleeding. Therefore, the practice remains primarily traditional, with a low rating of evidence due to the absence of modern scientific confirmation.

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