Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Eupatorium is a genus of flowering plants that has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in North America, Asia, and Europe. While Eupatorium species such as Eupatorium perfoliatum (commonly known as boneset) are renowned for their use in treating fevers and influenza-like illnesses, documentation for their use in managing scratches and abrasions is sparse but present in some ethnobotanical sources. Some Native American groups reportedly used poultices or infusions of Eupatorium leaves externally to aid wound healing, soothe skin irritations, and reduce inflammation. However, this use is not widespread in either traditional herbal medicine texts or modern herbal practice for skin wounds, and there are no robust clinical studies or pharmacological data specifically validating Eupatorium's efficacy for treating scratches and abrasions. The evidence that does exist is mostly anecdotal, rooted in folk practice rather than systematic research. Thus, the use of Eupatorium for scratches and abrasions is justified primarily by tradition, and the evidence is limited and weak, corresponding to a rating of 1 out of 5.

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