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Source of validity: Traditional
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Senna occidentalis, also known as coffee senna, is primarily used in traditional medicine systems for various ailments, including its application for injuries. Historical records and ethnobotanical surveys indicate that different parts of the plant—such as leaves, roots, and seeds—have been used in poultices or decoctions to treat wounds, sores, and other external injuries in regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The rationale for these uses is largely based on the plant's reported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, as observed in traditional practices. However, scientific validation for the efficacy or safety of Senna occidentalis in treating injuries is extremely limited. While some laboratory studies have found the plant to possess mild antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity, these findings are preliminary and not specific to wound healing or injury repair in humans. No robust clinical studies have confirmed its effectiveness or safety for this application. Therefore, its use for injuries is justified historically by traditional practices rather than scientific evidence, and the overall strength of evidence remains very low.

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