Evidence supporting the use of: Agrimony
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia. Historically, it has been employed for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, most often in the treatment of digestive issues, mild diarrhea, and as a topical remedy for wounds. In the context of postnatal care, some traditional sources suggest that agrimony may be used to alleviate afterbirth pain or discomfort, presumably due to its reputed ability to "tone" tissues and reduce inflammation. However, references to agrimony specifically for afterbirth pain are sparse and largely anecdotal, rooted in folk medicine rather than systematic documentation. There is currently no robust scientific evidence or clinical trials validating agrimony's efficacy in treating afterbirth pain. The herb is not widely cited in contemporary medical or pharmacological literature for this indication. Most of the support for its use in this context comes from historical herbals and traditional midwifery texts, which may mention agrimony among various plants considered helpful for women's reproductive health in general. Overall, while there is a traditional basis for agrimony's use for afterbirth pain, the quality and specificity of the evidence are low, and it is not a well-established or commonly recommended remedy for this condition in modern herbal practice.

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