Evidence supporting the use of: Snakeroot (unspecified)
For the health condition: Scratches and Abrasions

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Synopsis

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

Snakeroot is a common name used for several different plants, such as Rauwolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot), Aristolochia serpentaria (Virginia snakeroot), and Polygonum bistorta (bistort or European snakeroot). Across various cultures and herbal traditions, especially in North America and Asia, preparations from snakeroot species have been applied topically or used in poultices for minor wounds, scratches, and abrasions. Historical records from Native American and traditional Ayurvedic medicine mention the use of snakeroot for wound healing, often as a crushed root applied to the skin. However, these uses are mostly based on ethnobotanical accounts and folkloric practice rather than modern clinical research. There is little to no robust scientific evidence confirming the efficacy of snakeroot for treating scratches or abrasions, and the pharmacological properties of various snakeroot species can differ widely (for example, Rauwolfia is known more for its antihypertensive effects). Some species, such as Aristolochia, are even considered potentially toxic. Overall, the use of snakeroot for minor wounds is supported by tradition rather than scientific validation, and the strength of evidence is low.

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