Evidence supporting the use of: Jessica\'s sticktight
For the health condition: Bruises (prevention)

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Synopsis

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

Sticktight (commonly referring to Bidens pilosa or related species) has a history of traditional use in various folk medicine systems. In the context of supporting or preventing bruises, the evidence is primarily anecdotal and based on ethnobotanical reports. Traditional healers in some regions have used poultices or topical preparations of Bidens species to address skin injuries, including bruising, relying on the plant's believed anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies directly evaluating its effectiveness for bruise prevention or treatment. The phytochemical content of Bidens species includes compounds with demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity in vitro, but clinical trials specific to bruising are absent. Most references to its use for bruises are found in herbal compendia and ethnobotanical surveys rather than in peer-reviewed scientific literature. Therefore, while tradition supports its use for bruises, scientific validation is minimal, and the strength of evidence is rated low.

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