Vernonia amygdalina ↔ wound

Relations (1)

related 2.00 — strongly supporting 3 facts

Vernonia amygdalina is related to wounds because its leaves are used as a topical treatment to dress wounds [1], [2] and to stop bleeding [3].

Sources

procedureVernonia amygdalina leaves are used for topical application on wounds by crushing the leaves.

procedureVernonia amygdalina leaves are used to treat wounds by crushing one spoonful of leaf powder and applying it as a dressing on the wound.

procedureVernonia amygdalina leaves are used to halt bleeding by crushing fresh leaves and applying them topically to a wound.