Evidence supporting the use of: Bergenia Pacumbis
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Bergenia pacumbis (syn. Bergenia ligulata), also known as "Pashanbheda" in Ayurveda, has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems of India and surrounding regions. Its use for afterbirth pain (the uterine cramping and discomfort that occurs postpartum as the uterus returns to its pre-pregnant size) is primarily based on traditional Ayurvedic practices. Texts such as the "Charaka Samhita" and other classical Ayurvedic sources mention Bergenia pacumbis as having properties that can alleviate pain, act as an anti-inflammatory, and support uterine health, which underlies its use for afterbirth pain. The plant is reputed to possess analgesic and antispasmodic actions. However, direct modern scientific validation specific to afterbirth pain is lacking. While some pharmacological studies have identified anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Bergenia pacumbis extracts, these are general findings and not directly tied to postpartum uterine pain. Thus, the justification for its use in afterbirth pain remains rooted in traditional knowledge, with only indirect scientific support for its broader medicinal actions. Clinical studies in this specific context are absent, so the evidence rating is moderate but not robust.

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