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Source of validity: Traditional
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Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. Historically, extracts from cypress leaves, cones, or essential oil have been applied to treat various injuries such as wounds, bruises, and sprains. The rationale behind this use is largely anecdotal and rooted in the beliefs about cypress’s purported anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antiseptic properties. Traditional healers have used cypress preparations topically to promote wound healing and reduce swelling or bleeding. However, scientific validation for these effects is lacking. Only a few in vitro and animal studies have suggested possible anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial activity for cypress extracts, but these findings have not been robustly translated into clinical trials or systematic reviews. Thus, while cypress continues to be used in traditional remedies for injuries, the evidence supporting its efficacy remains weak, mostly limited to historical texts and folk medicine practices rather than modern scientific research.

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