Evidence supporting the use of: Black Alder
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe, but its application for "afterbirth pain" (the uterine contractions following childbirth as the uterus returns to its normal size) is limited and not widely documented in major ethnobotanical records. Some traditional sources note the use of Black Alder bark or leaves for general gynecological complaints, including inflammation and as an astringent, but there is little specific mention of its use for afterbirth pain. The bark has been used as a tonic, astringent, and anti-inflammatory agent, and sometimes in poultices or washes for wounds and skin irritations. However, there is no robust historical or folk tradition specifically linking Black Alder with relief of afterbirth pain, and the evidence is largely anecdotal or based on its general anti-inflammatory properties.

Scientifically, there are no clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly supporting the use of Black Alder for afterbirth pain. Its traditional use for gynecological issues may be extrapolated from its general astringent and anti-inflammatory effects, but this is not specific or well-substantiated for postpartum uterine pain. As such, its use for this indication is primarily traditional and the evidence supporting it is weak.

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