Evidence supporting the use of: Splendid Mariposa Lily
For the health condition: Scratches and Abrasions

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Synopsis

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

Splendid Mariposa Lily (Calochortus splendens) is primarily noted in ethnobotanical records for its traditional medicinal uses among Native American groups in California. Historical sources, such as ethnographies and compilations from early 20th-century botanists (notably works by ethnobotanists like Edward K. Balls and Daniel E. Moerman), mention that the bulbs and sometimes other parts of various Calochortus species were used for food and, occasionally, medicinally. However, direct references to Calochortus splendens for treating scratches and abrasions are limited and generally fall under broader categories where “lilies” or “mariposa lilies” were applied topically to minor wounds, scrapes, or skin irritations in some Native Californian traditions. There is no substantial documentation regarding the active constituents of Splendid Mariposa Lily that would aid wound healing, and no clinical or laboratory studies are available to validate its efficacy for skin repair. The evidence is thus rooted in traditional practices rather than scientific validation, and even within the traditional record, the documentation is sparse and not specific to this species or condition. As such, the evidence supporting the use of Splendid Mariposa Lily for scratches and abrasions is weak and should be considered anecdotal.

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Other health conditions supported by Splendid Mariposa Lily

Abdominal Pain
Bruises (healing)
Cuts
Scratches and Abrasions
Wounds and Sores

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