Evidence supporting the use of: Mountain horopito
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

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

Mountain horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) is primarily used to support or treat abrasions based on traditional evidence. Māori people of New Zealand have long used horopito leaves in poultices and topical applications for various skin ailments, including cuts, wounds, and abrasions. The leaves were chewed or crushed and applied directly to the affected area to harness their purported healing properties.

The rationale behind its use lies in the natural compounds present in horopito, particularly polygodial, which exhibits antimicrobial and antifungal activities in laboratory settings. While these properties suggest a potential for supporting wound healing and preventing infection, there is a lack of robust clinical trials or scientific studies directly assessing its effectiveness for treating abrasions in humans. Most available evidence is ethnobotanical or based on in vitro studies examining antimicrobial effects rather than wound healing per se.

In summary, the use of mountain horopito for abrasions is supported by a tradition of use in Māori medicine, with some preliminary laboratory data suggesting a plausible mechanism. However, the overall quality and quantity of evidence are limited, and there is insufficient scientific validation to rate the evidence higher than 2 out of 5.

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