Sanicle (Sanicula europaea), also known as wood sanicle or European sanicle, has a long history of traditional use for wound healing, particularly for treating abrasions, cuts, and other minor skin injuries. The use of sanicle for abrasions is primarily based on historical herbal texts and folk medicine practices in Europe, where the plant was often referred to as an "all-heal" or "self-heal" herb. Herbalists and early physicians recommended sanicle as a topical application for wounds, citing its purported ability to "knit wounds together" and stop bleeding, sometimes attributing this to its astringent properties.

However, the scientific validation for these uses is limited. Modern pharmacological studies on sanicle are scarce, and there is little clinical research to confirm its efficacy for treating abrasions. Some phytochemical analyses indicate that the plant contains tannins and other compounds that may contribute to mild astringent and anti-inflammatory effects, which could plausibly support wound healing. Still, these findings are preliminary and have not been robustly tested in human trials.

In summary, the use of sanicle for abrasions is justified by tradition and historical herbal practice, with only indirect or limited scientific support. As such, its evidence rating for this application is low, and it should not be relied upon as a primary treatment in the absence of stronger clinical data.