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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bridges' Penstemon (Penstemon rostriflorus), also known as Bridges' beardtongue, has a history of use among Native American groups, particularly in the southwestern United States. Ethnobotanical records indicate that various Penstemon species, including Bridges' Penstemon, were used traditionally for external applications on wounds, scratches, and abrasions. Preparations often involved crushing the fresh plant or making a poultice to apply directly to the skin. However, the documentation regarding Bridges' Penstemon specifically is sparse, and most references are general or pertain to closely related Penstemon species. There is little to no scientific research on the wound-healing properties of Penstemon species, and no clinical trials or laboratory studies have validated this traditional use. Thus, while there is a basis in traditional herbal medicine for the use of Bridges' Penstemon on minor skin injuries, the evidence is limited to historical and ethnobotanical sources without modern scientific corroboration. As such, its use for scratches and abrasions is justified by tradition, but the strength of evidence is weak.

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