Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

White Ash (Fraxinus americana) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among Native American tribes and in early North American settler remedies. It was historically applied as a poultice or in decoctions to treat wounds, bruises, sprains, and other minor injuries. The bark and leaves contain compounds such as tannins and coumarins, which were believed to have astringent, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. However, the bulk of this use is anecdotal, passed down through oral tradition and herbal texts rather than through rigorous scientific validation.

There is limited modern scientific research specifically investigating the efficacy of White Ash in treating injuries. Most references to its use are found in ethnobotanical surveys or older herbal compendia. The evidence supporting its effectiveness is therefore rated as 2, reflecting that it is primarily traditional knowledge with only a plausible basis in plant chemistry and no robust clinical data. In summary, while White Ash has a documented place in traditional approaches to treating injuries, there is little direct scientific evidence to support its efficacy in this context.

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