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Source of validity: Traditional
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Spiraea species, commonly known as meadowsweet, have a history of traditional use in herbal medicine across Europe and parts of Asia. While there is limited direct documentation of Spiraea being used expressly for scratches and abrasions, related genera and plants with similar phytochemical profiles (such as Filipendula ulmaria, historically also referred to as meadowsweet) have been used in folk medicine for wound healing. The use of Spiraea or its close relatives in topical applications likely stems from their content of tannins and salicylates, compounds known for their mild astringent and anti-inflammatory effects, which can theoretically aid in the cleaning and soothing of minor skin injuries. However, there is a lack of clinical or pharmacological studies specifically evaluating Spiraea extracts for efficacy in treating scratches or abrasions. Most references to this use are anecdotal or derive from general herbalist texts rather than scientific literature. As a result, while some traditional use can be inferred, the evidence is weak and not well-documented, and there is little to no scientific validation for its use in this context.

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