Evidence supporting the use of: Humboldt Lily
For the health condition: Scratches and Abrasions
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Humboldt Lily (Lilium humboldtii) has been used traditionally by some Native American groups in California for various medicinal purposes, but there is limited documentation specifically connecting the plant to the treatment of scratches and abrasions. Ethnobotanical records sometimes mention that bulbs of related lily species were used for poultices to soothe skin irritations or minor wounds, but direct evidence for Lilium humboldtii in this context is sparse. No substantial clinical or pharmacological studies have validated the efficacy of Humboldt Lily for wound healing, and its use for scratches and abrasions remains largely anecdotal, based on traditional herbal practices rather than scientific validation. As such, while there is some traditional precedent for its topical use, the evidence is weak and mostly speculative. Anyone considering the use of Humboldt Lily for skin conditions should exercise caution and consult with a healthcare provider.
Other ingredients used for Scratches and Abrasions
aloe verabayberry
beeswax
bisabolol
black walnut
chamomile
turmeric
dyer’s woad root
iodine
Japanese sophora
lauric acid
mucin
protease
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
zinc
parthenium
chickweed
paederia foetida
lilac
yarrow
moss
oriental arborvitae
tartarian aster
camphor oil
cleavers
wood betony
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
geranium
arnica
Asclepias cordifolia
acacia
Agrimony
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anserina
Anemone
Aquilegia formosa
Allantoin
Alkanet
Acemannan
Abuta
Alkanna
Bee Propolis
Babchi
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Black spruce
Blackthorn
Bleeding Heart
Bridges' Penstemon
Black-Eyed Susan
Blackbrush
Brazillian peppertree
Bisabolene
Bloodroot
Benzoin
Begonia fimbristipula
Black Poplar
Bletilla
Barbary matrimony vine
Bush Monkey Flower
Babassu
Black root
Bittersweet
Calochortus
Comfrey
Candleberry
Calotropis gigantea
Cattail
Columbine
Cornflower
Common Thatching grass
Common Zinnia
Cynoglossum grande
Cedar
Campylandra fimbriata
Campsiandra angustifolia
Cranesbill
Chinese Thoroughwax
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Ceanothus integerrimus
Cyanthillium cinereum
Castile Soap
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Copaiba Oil
Calyptridium umbellatum
Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
Dwarf Nettle
Davilla rugosa
Deerbrush
Erigeron
Elephant Vine
European hazel
English Elm
Emu Oil
Elkweed
Eupatorium
Elemi
Oak
Polyvinyl alcohol
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Other health conditions supported by Humboldt Lily
Afterbirth PainRashes and Hives
Scratches and Abrasions
Ulcerations (external)
Wounds and Sores