Evidence supporting the use of: Dragon's Blood
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Dragon's Blood, a red resin derived from several plant species such as Daemonorops draco and Croton lechleri, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asia, South America, and the Middle East. In these traditions, Dragon's Blood has been employed for its purported wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. In the context of afterbirth pain (postpartum uterine pain or contractions), some traditional medical texts and folk practices have recommended its use—often as part of herbal mixtures—to promote uterine healing and reduce discomfort following childbirth.
However, while these historical uses are documented in ethnobotanical surveys and traditional materia medica, there is minimal to no rigorous scientific evidence directly supporting the use of Dragon's Blood for alleviating afterbirth pain specifically. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that Dragon's Blood possesses anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, but these studies generally focus on topical application for wound healing or general pain, not specifically postpartum uterine pain. Therefore, support for its use in treating afterbirth pain is rated as 2: there is some tradition-based rationale, but little to no direct scientific validation or clinical research confirming efficacy for this specific indication.
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