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

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Synopsis

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

Black Poplar (Populus nigra) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of minor wounds, scratches, and abrasions. The buds and bark of the Black Poplar tree have been used externally in poultices, ointments, and salves by various European herbal traditions. This usage is primarily attributed to the plant's naturally occurring salicylates (compounds similar to the active ingredient in aspirin), as well as its content of resins, flavonoids, and essential oils that are believed to have mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Historical sources, such as Nicholas Culpeper's 17th-century herbal texts, reference the application of poplar bud ointments for soothing irritated skin and promoting healing of minor injuries. The German Commission E monographs also recognize the external use of poplar buds for supporting skin healing.

Despite these traditional uses, modern scientific studies specifically validating Black Poplar’s efficacy in treating scratches and abrasions are limited. Some laboratory studies have demonstrated antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects of poplar bud extracts, but these are not conclusive or specific to clinical wound healing in humans. As such, while there is a well-established traditional basis for its use, robust scientific evidence is lacking, and the practice remains primarily supported by historical precedent.

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