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

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Synopsis

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

Missouri Snakeroot (also known as Polygala senega or Senega snakeroot) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly by Native American tribes and early settlers in North America. Its primary traditional applications have been for respiratory conditions, sore throats, and as an expectorant. There is some evidence that poultices made from the root were occasionally used on minor wounds, scratches, and abrasions, but these uses were not widespread or central compared to its oral uses for coughs and bronchitis.

Scientific evidence supporting the topical use of Missouri Snakeroot for scratches and abrasions is lacking. There are no well-controlled clinical studies or pharmacological investigations demonstrating wound-healing, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory efficacy specific to skin injuries. Most references to its use for abrasions are anecdotal or found in herbal compendia that document traditional practices rather than scientific validation. Based on available evidence, the use of Missouri Snakeroot for scratches and abrasions is justified primarily by tradition, with a very low level of support, and is not substantiated by modern clinical research.

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