Avens (Geum urbanum), also known as herb Bennet, has a long-standing history in traditional European herbal medicine for supporting the healing of injuries, particularly minor wounds, cuts, and bruises. Historically, the plant’s roots and aerial parts were applied externally as poultices or washes to promote wound healing and reduce inflammation. The use of Avens for injuries is primarily justified by tradition, as folk medicine practitioners valued its astringent and antimicrobial properties, which were believed to help stop bleeding and prevent infection. Some herbal texts from the Middle Ages and Renaissance period reference Avens as a remedy for external injuries and as a general vulnerary (wound-healing) herb.

However, modern scientific validation for these uses is limited. While Avens does contain tannins and other polyphenolic compounds that can exhibit mild astringent and antimicrobial effects in vitro, there are no robust clinical studies confirming its efficacy for the treatment of injuries in humans. As such, evidence for its effectiveness primarily comes from traditional usage and anecdotal reports rather than systematic research. The evidence rating of 2 reflects the existence of some plausible phytochemical rationale and a solid tradition, but a lack of high-quality scientific studies.