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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Alchemilla, commonly known as Lady's Mantle, has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine, especially for women's health issues. Afterbirth pain, which refers to uterine cramping and discomfort following childbirth, is one condition for which Alchemilla has been employed. Historical herbal texts and folk medicine sources from Europe, particularly Germany and the British Isles, recommend Alchemilla preparations (such as teas or infusions) to support uterine recovery, reduce bleeding, and ease discomfort during the postpartum period. The rationale was often based on the herb's astringent properties, which were believed to help "tone" tissues and assist the uterus in returning to its pre-pregnancy state. Some midwives and traditional healers valued it for its purported ability to reduce excessive lochia (postpartum bleeding) and to soothe afterpains.

However, there is a lack of modern scientific studies specifically evaluating Alchemilla for afterbirth pain. Any support for its use in this context is derived from historical use and anecdotal reports rather than clinical trials or pharmacological research. Modern herbal compendia may mention its traditional application, but authoritative sources do not confirm efficacy with clinical data. Thus, while Alchemilla's use for afterbirth pain is well-rooted in tradition, scientific validation is lacking.

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