Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Rubus species, which include plants such as blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) and raspberry (Rubus idaeus), have a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine for treating external bleeding. Historically, leaves and roots of Rubus plants were often applied topically as poultices or compresses to wounds, cuts, and abrasions to help staunch bleeding. This traditional use is primarily attributed to the astringent properties of the tannins found abundantly in Rubus leaves and bark. Tannins can precipitate proteins on the surface of tissues, which may help contract blood vessels and promote clotting, thereby reducing bleeding.

While there is substantial ethnobotanical documentation supporting the use of Rubus species for minor external bleeding, robust scientific validation is limited. Some pharmacological studies have confirmed the presence of significant levels of tannins and other polyphenolic compounds in Rubus leaves, which are known to have astringent actions. However, direct clinical trials or rigorous laboratory studies specifically evaluating the effectiveness of Rubus preparations for external bleeding in humans are lacking. Thus, the evidence for this use is primarily traditional, supported by phytochemical rationale, but not by strong modern clinical data.

In summary, Rubus has been used traditionally for external bleeding due to its astringent properties, but scientific evidence is limited to phytochemical findings rather than clinical trials.

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