Evidence supporting the use of: Black-eyed Susan
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) has been used in some North American Indigenous herbal traditions, though there is little direct evidence of its use specifically for afterbirth pain. Most references to Black-Eyed Susan in ethnobotanical literature describe its use as a general remedy for colds, infections, and as a topical application for wounds. There are some reports that related species (such as Echinacea, which is in the same family) have broader traditional uses, but Rudbeckia hirta itself is not widely cited in authoritative herbal texts for afterbirth pain or postpartum conditions.

There is a lack of modern scientific studies evaluating Black-Eyed Susan for any medicinal purpose, including the management of afterbirth pain. Its traditional use for various ailments may have led to its inclusion in eclectic or folk remedies for postpartum discomfort, but there is no robust ethnobotanical or clinical evidence to support its efficacy for this specific indication. Therefore, its use for afterbirth pain is justified primarily by tradition, if at all, and rated very low for evidence due to the absence of direct or high-quality supporting data.

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