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

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Synopsis

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

White Poplar (Populus alba) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia. The bark and leaves contain salicylates (compounds related to aspirin), tannins, and flavonoids, which have historically been credited with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and mildly antiseptic properties. Traditional herbalists have employed poultices and topical preparations of White Poplar for treating minor wounds, scratches, and abrasions, mainly to soothe irritation and reduce mild inflammation.

However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. Most of the evidence consists of ethnobotanical records and historical texts rather than controlled clinical trials. The presence of salicylates and tannins does suggest a plausible mechanism for mild antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, which could theoretically support wound healing, but direct scientific studies on White Poplar’s efficacy for scratches and abrasions are lacking. What little pharmacological research exists often extrapolates from the activities of related compounds rather than demonstrating effects with whole plant extracts or clinical subjects.

In summary, the use of White Poplar for scratches and abrasions is rooted in traditional medicine, with some phytochemical rationale but insufficient scientific evidence to strongly validate its effectiveness for this purpose.

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