Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Berries, as a general category, have traditionally been used in folk medicine for a variety of health purposes, including skin health and wound healing. The prevention of bruises is sometimes cited in traditional herbal texts or ethnobotanical records, particularly for specific types of berries such as bilberries and elderberries. These berries are often valued for their high content of flavonoids and anthocyanins, compounds believed to strengthen blood vessels and capillaries, potentially reducing the tendency to bruise easily. However, the evidence for using unspecified "berries" for bruise prevention is largely anecdotal and not specific to all berries as a group. Scientific studies primarily focus on certain berries (like bilberry) and their extracts, and even here, the evidence is limited and not robustly confirmed in large clinical trials. Most modern scientific literature does not support the general use of berries for bruise prevention, and authoritative sources rarely mention this use outside of traditional or alternative medicine contexts. In summary, while there is a basis in traditional use for certain berries in relation to bruising, the evidence is weak and largely unsupported by rigorous scientific research.

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