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

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Synopsis

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

Aquilegia formosa, commonly known as crimson columbine, has a history of traditional use among Native American groups for treating minor wounds such as scratches and abrasions. Ethnobotanical records indicate that some indigenous tribes, including the Coast Salish and others in western North America, prepared poultices or washes from crushed leaves or flowers of Aquilegia formosa and applied them directly to the skin to promote healing of minor injuries. However, there is no robust scientific evidence or clinical research validating the effectiveness of Aquilegia formosa for this purpose. The traditional use likely arises from empirical observations within communities, but the plant contains toxic compounds (notably cyanogenic glycosides), suggesting that its use should be approached with caution. Due to the absence of controlled studies or pharmacological data supporting wound healing properties, the evidence for its efficacy is rated very low (1/5) and remains anecdotal. Most contemporary herbal references do not recommend Aquilegia formosa for topical or medicinal use, and its use persists primarily in historical or cultural contexts rather than in evidence-based practice.

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