Evidence supporting the use of: Jessica's Sticktight
For the health condition: Scratches and Abrasions
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Jessica's Sticktight is primarily used to support or treat scratches and abrasions based on traditional herbal practices rather than robust scientific validation. This product typically contains herbal ingredients such as calendula, comfrey, or plantain, which have a long history of topical use for minor skin injuries in both human and veterinary herbalism. Historical texts and anecdotal reports suggest these herbs were valued for their soothing, anti-inflammatory, and purported wound-healing properties. For instance, calendula has been included in folk remedies due to its believed ability to promote skin repair, while comfrey contains allantoin, a compound thought to encourage cell regeneration. However, while some preliminary in vitro and animal studies hint at beneficial effects for certain herbal constituents, there is limited high-quality clinical research specifically on Jessica's Sticktight or its exact formulation for treating scratches and abrasions in horses or other animals. Thus, its use is largely justified by tradition and anecdotal support rather than rigorous scientific data. Most recommendations for this product are based on historical use patterns and user testimonials rather than controlled clinical trials or peer-reviewed veterinary studies.
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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 Jessica's Sticktight
AbrasionsAbscesses
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Itching
Poison Ivy or Oak
Rashes and Hives
Scratches and Abrasions
Ulcerations (external)
Wounds and Sores