Evidence supporting the use of: Cloves
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

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

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) have been used traditionally in various cultures for their medicinal properties, including as a remedy for pain and as an antiseptic. In the context of afterbirth pain (the uterine contractions experienced by women after childbirth), there are references in some traditional medicine systems—such as Unani and certain folk practices—to the use of clove oil or preparations containing cloves for pain relief and to support postpartum recovery. The rationale is largely based on the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties attributed to eugenol, the principal bioactive compound in cloves.

However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies specifically evaluating the efficacy of cloves for afterbirth pain in postpartum women. Most modern research on cloves focuses on their general analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, but not directly on postpartum uterine pain. As such, the use of cloves for afterbirth pain is primarily justified by tradition, with limited scientific validation and no standardized clinical guidelines supporting their use for this indication. Therefore, while cloves may provide some relief based on their known properties, the evidence for their use in afterbirth pain is weak and anecdotal, meriting a low evidence score.

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