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Source of validity: Traditional
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Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) has a limited tradition of use in folk medicine, including for the treatment of external ulcerations. Historically, the bark, leaves, or tar (creosote) derived from beech wood have been used in topical applications for a range of skin conditions, including ulcers, wounds, and sores. The rationale in traditional medicine was generally based on the presumed astringent or antiseptic properties of beech-derived substances. However, the evidence for these practices comes mainly from anecdotal accounts and historical herbal texts, rather than controlled clinical studies. There is very little, if any, modern scientific validation for the efficacy of Common Beech in the treatment of external ulcerations. The plant is not a prominent feature in contemporary phytotherapy for this purpose, and it does not appear in major pharmacopeias as a recommended treatment for skin ulcers. Therefore, while there is some historical precedent, the overall quality and quantity of evidence is low, and its use is considered traditional rather than evidence-based.

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