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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sargentodoxa (Sargentodoxa cuneata) is a plant commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Historically, its stems have been used to clear heat, resolve toxicity, and promote the healing of wounds, including scratches and abrasions. Traditional texts and Materia Medica such as the Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica mention its use for the treatment of sores, abscesses, and various skin injuries. The rationale for its use is based primarily on its reputed anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and blood-circulation-promoting properties in TCM.

From a scientific perspective, there is limited but growing evidence that extracts of Sargentodoxa cuneata exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in animal studies. However, these pharmacological findings are not specific to the context of treating minor skin injuries like scratches and abrasions in humans. There are no clinical trials or robust scientific studies directly validating its efficacy or safety for this specific indication. As such, its use for scratches and abrasions is justified primarily by longstanding traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation.

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