Evidence supporting the use of: Sweet Goldenrod
For the health condition: Lesions

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Synopsis

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

Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among Native American groups and early American settlers. It was employed topically and as a tea for a range of ailments, including wounds, ulcers, and skin lesions. The rationale for its use was largely based on its perceived anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Historical herbal texts mention Sweet Goldenrod as beneficial in cleaning and healing minor lesions, likely due to its tannin content, which can help contract tissues and reduce minor bleeding.

However, there is little to no scientific research that directly evaluates Sweet Goldenrod’s effectiveness for the treatment of skin lesions. The available scientific literature focuses more on its general anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and diuretic properties rather than any specific wound-healing or lesion-treating effects. Therefore, while its use for lesions is rooted in tradition and supported anecdotally in ethnobotanical records, this use remains unvalidated by modern clinical studies. The evidence rating given reflects the weak and primarily historical basis for this application.

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