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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese medicine, but its use for treating injuries is not well-documented compared to other medicinal applications. Traditionally, parts of the plant such as the bark, leaves, and roots have been used for their purported anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antimicrobial properties. These qualities could theoretically support wound healing or injury recovery. However, most traditional uses focus on conditions like dysentery, asthma, and parasitic infections rather than direct treatment of physical injuries like wounds, sprains, or fractures.

There is very limited scientific research directly examining the effectiveness of Tree of heaven for treating injuries. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest the plant may have anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to injury healing. The evidence from traditional use is sparse and not strongly rooted in the mainstream herbal literature for trauma or wound care. As such, the use of Tree of heaven for injuries is based more on general properties attributed to the plant in traditional medicine rather than robust historical or scientific documentation for this specific application.

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