Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Calochortus, commonly known as mariposa lily, has been used traditionally by various Native American tribes, particularly in California, for a range of medicinal purposes. Ethnobotanical records, such as those compiled in "Meds and Meals: Ethnobotany of California Indians" and the records of C. Hart Merriam, suggest that some tribes used Calochortus bulbs as a food source and occasionally for topical applications. There is limited documentation indicating that poultices made from mashed bulbs were applied to the skin for minor wounds, scratches, or abrasions, primarily as a protective or soothing agent. However, this use is not widespread or well-documented compared to its role as a food source. There is no clinical or pharmacological evidence supporting the efficacy of Calochortus for treating scratches and abrasions, and no bioactive compounds with wound-healing properties have been isolated from the plant in scientific literature. Thus, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in this context, the supporting evidence is weak and largely anecdotal, lacking both broad consensus and scientific validation.

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