Evidence supporting the use of: Chrysophanics
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Chrysophanics, referring to compounds such as chrysophanic acid found in plants like rhubarb and certain species of Rhamnus, have a history of use in traditional medicine. In some traditional Chinese medicine practices, plants containing chrysophanic acid (also called chrysophanol) have been used for their purported anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. Reports indicate that these plants have occasionally been included in formulas to support postpartum recovery, which may encompass afterbirth pain. However, direct references specifically linking chrysophanics to the treatment or relief of afterbirth pain are sparse and largely anecdotal. There is little to no modern clinical or pharmacological research validating their efficacy for afterbirth pain, and most evidence is based on historical usage or traditional formula inclusion. Therefore, while there is a precedent in traditional medicine, the support is weak and lacks robust documentation or scientific validation for this specific indication.
Other ingredients used for Afterbirth Pain
AbutaAchyranthes
Aerva lanata
Agrimony
Alchemilla
Aletris
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
anise
Anserina
Aquilegia formosa
Arisaema
arnica
Ashoka
ashwagandha
avens
bai ji
Baliospermum
balsam
bethroot
bishop\'s weed
black cohosh
black-eyed Susan
blue cohosh
boxthorne
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
capillary artemisia
castor oil
chamomile
chrysophanics
cinquefoil
cohosh
comfrey
Cyathula
Cynodon dactylon
Davilla rugosa
Didymocarpus
dragon\'s blood
Erigeron
Eupatorium
Eupolyphaga sinensis
fennel
fern
fleabane
giant trillium
ginger
ginseng
Gnaphalium
goldenrod
Homalomena
labrador tea
Laggera pterodonta
lavender
licorice root
little ironweed
lodhtree
Lygodium
Matico
Mountain mahogany
Mugwort
Myrrh
Oxystelma
Paris polyphylla
parsley
Pentatropis capensis
Petiveria
Pluchea
prepared aconite tuber
punarnava
queen of the meadow
Rhodiola
Rhus glabra
Rubia yunnanensis
rue
Sanicle
Sesbania
shen-chu
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
siler root
Spanish Needle
Stellaria dichotoma
Stereospermum
Stone Root
Tagetes
Trichosanthes
turmeric
Viburnum
Weak Jumby Pepper
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yarrow
Yerba Mansa
Other health conditions supported by chrysophanics
AbscessesAfterbirth Pain
Amenorrhea
Bedwetting
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Colds (general)
Colds (with fever)
Cuts
Dandruff
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
