Evidence supporting the use of: Impatiens (unspecified)
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Impatiens, particularly Impatiens balsamina (commonly known as touch-me-not or jewelweed), has a longstanding history of traditional use in various cultures for treating minor skin ailments, including abrasions, rashes, and irritations. Ethnobotanical records from North America and Asia indicate that indigenous peoples and traditional healers have applied fresh juice or poultices from the stems and leaves of Impatiens species directly to the skin to soothe irritation and promote healing of minor wounds and abrasions. The traditional rationale centers on the plant's purported anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, though the exact active constituents responsible remain incompletely characterized.

Scientific validation for the use of Impatiens in the treatment of abrasions is limited. Some laboratory studies have identified anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial compounds in Impatiens extracts, which could theoretically aid in wound healing, but well-designed clinical trials in humans are lacking. The majority of evidence remains anecdotal or based on traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific investigation. Consequently, while the use of Impatiens for abrasions is justified by traditional practice, the strength of supporting evidence is modest, and it should not be considered a substitute for evidence-based modern wound care.

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