Evidence supporting the use of: Centipeda minima
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Centipeda minima, known as "small centipeda" or "Eclipta," is a herb used widely in traditional medicine systems, particularly within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and some Southeast Asian folk medicine practices. Its use for afterbirth pain (postpartum pain) is rooted more in traditional beliefs than scientific validation. In TCM, Centipeda minima is used to "dispel wind and stop pain," and is sometimes included in herbal formulas for gynecological conditions, potentially including afterbirth or postpartum pain. However, the direct reference to Centipeda minima specifically for afterbirth pain is limited in classical texts; it is more often cited for nasal and respiratory complaints.

On the scientific front, there is currently no robust clinical evidence to support its efficacy for afterbirth pain. Published studies of Centipeda minima focus mainly on its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, with in vitro and animal studies demonstrating some bioactivity. There are no clinical trials or systematic reviews specifically examining Centipeda minima for postpartum or afterbirth pain in humans. Thus, its use for this indication is justified primarily by tradition, with minimal evidence from modern medical research.

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