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Source of validity: Traditional
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American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) has a history of traditional use among some Native American groups and early settlers in North America for various ailments, including external wounds such as scratches and abrasions. The berries and bark were sometimes applied as poultices or washes to minor skin injuries, purportedly to help cleanse and promote healing. However, these uses are based primarily on ethnobotanical records and oral traditions rather than on rigorous scientific studies. There is no modern clinical or pharmacological evidence to confirm the efficacy or safety of American Bittersweet for treating scratches or abrasions. Additionally, parts of the plant are considered toxic if ingested, which raises safety concerns about its use. Overall, while there is a basis in traditional medicine for its application to minor wounds, the lack of contemporary research or clinical trials means that its effectiveness and safety are not established by modern scientific standards.

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