Evidence supporting the use of: Anserina
For the health condition: Scratches and Abrasions

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Synopsis

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

Potentilla anserina, commonly known as silverweed or Anserina, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European folk traditions. Historically, it has been applied externally to the skin for its purported wound-healing, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties. Folk remedies have recommended poultices or washes made from the leaves or aerial parts of the plant to treat minor wounds, scratches, and abrasions. The rationale is based on its tannin content, which can help contract tissues and potentially reduce bleeding or oozing from superficial skin injuries.

However, while these traditional uses are well documented in ethnobotanical literature, there is very limited scientific validation for the efficacy of Anserina in treating scratches or abrasions. Modern pharmacological studies have focused more on its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory activities in other contexts, and there are few, if any, clinical trials or laboratory studies specifically examining its effects on wound healing or skin repair. Thus, its use for scratches and abrasions remains primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific evidence.

The evidence rating of 2 reflects that, although there is a clear history of traditional topical use, there is a lack of direct scientific research supporting its efficacy for this indication.

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