Synopsis

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

Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata) has a history of traditional use in Chinese and some Native American herbal medicine practices. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the fruit of Cherokee Rose—known as "jin ying zi"—is primarily used for its supposed astringent and tonic effects, particularly for conditions involving excessive discharge or diarrhea. However, there are also folk records of its use for minor wounds, scratches, and abrasions, attributed to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. The application of the fruit or its extracts to superficial skin injuries is said to help “draw out toxins” and promote healing by forming a protective barrier over the wound.

Despite this traditional use, modern scientific studies specifically examining the efficacy of Cherokee Rose for treating scratches and abrasions are lacking. There is some laboratory evidence that extracts from Rosa laevigata possess antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, which could theoretically support wound healing. However, direct clinical studies or robust animal trials confirming these benefits for skin injuries are not available. Thus, the evidence base is limited mainly to traditional reports and preliminary in vitro research, resulting in a moderate (2/5) level of support for this use.

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