Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Stillingia (Stillingia sylvatica), commonly known as "Queen's Root," has a longstanding history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North America. Historically, it was employed by Native American tribes and later by 19th-century Eclectic physicians as an external application for various skin conditions, including ulcerations, sores, and chronic skin eruptions. The root was often prepared as a poultice, wash, or ointment for direct application to wounds and ulcerated tissues. The primary rationale for its use was based on its purported alterative (blood-purifying) and anti-inflammatory properties, though these concepts were not supported by rigorous scientific studies at the time.

Modern scientific evaluation of Stillingia for external ulcerations is very limited. While some phytochemical analyses have identified compounds such as diterpenes and saponins that might have anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects, there are no well-controlled clinical studies or robust pharmacological investigations that validate its effectiveness for treating external ulcerations. Most references to its use remain anecdotal or are found in older herbal texts. As a result, the justification for using Stillingia in this context is primarily traditional, with a moderate historical record but little in the way of modern validation. Due to potential toxicity (especially with internal use), contemporary herbalists use it rarely and with caution.

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