Evidence supporting the use of: Davilla rugosa
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Davilla rugosa, known as "cipó-caboclo" or "lixa," is a plant widely used in Brazilian traditional medicine, particularly in the Amazon and Cerrado regions. Its use to support or treat afterbirth pain (pain experienced by women following childbirth, often associated with uterine contractions) is primarily based on ethnobotanical and historical reports rather than robust scientific validation. In traditional medicine, infusions or decoctions prepared from the leaves or stems of Davilla rugosa are administered to postpartum women to alleviate afterbirth discomfort, promote uterine involution, and aid in healing. This use is documented in several ethnobotanical surveys and compilations of medicinal plants used by indigenous and rural communities in Brazil.

Phytochemical analyses of Davilla rugosa have identified the presence of flavonoids, saponins, and tannins, compounds with known anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. While some laboratory studies suggest that extracts from the plant may have anti-inflammatory or analgesic effects, there is a lack of direct clinical studies or pharmacological assessments specifically investigating its efficacy for afterbirth pain in humans. Thus, the evidence supporting its use for this condition is largely traditional, with only limited preclinical support for possible mechanisms of action.

In summary, the rationale for using Davilla rugosa to treat afterbirth pain is grounded in traditional knowledge rather than scientific validation, and the strength of evidence is moderate based on tradition but weak in terms of modern clinical research.

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