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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

European-Five Finger Grass (Potentilla reptans), also known as creeping cinquefoil, has a history of use in European folk medicine for a variety of ailments. Its traditional applications have included treatment for diarrhea, inflammation, mouth and throat issues, and as a mild astringent. In some Central and Eastern European traditions, herbalists have used cinquefoil preparations to strengthen the body in cases of general debility, which might include conditions like anemia. However, these uses are based primarily on anecdotal evidence and the plant's reputation as a "tonic" rather than any specific action on red blood cell production or iron metabolism.

To date, there is no robust scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of European-Five Finger Grass in treating or supporting anemia. The herb does not contain significant amounts of iron or known hematinic compounds. Scientific literature and modern herbal compendiums do not list it as a recommended treatment for anemia. Its use for this condition is largely historical and not grounded in clinical trials or phytochemical studies relevant to anemia. Therefore, while its application for anemia is found in older herbal traditions, the evidence base is weak, warranting a low rating on the evidence scale.

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