Evidence supporting the use of: Dragon's Blood (unspecified)
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

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

"Dragon's Blood" is a term used for various red resins obtained from different plant species, most notably Daemonorops draco, Dracaena cinnabari, and Croton lechleri. In traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese medicine and some folk practices in Southeast Asia and South America, Dragon's Blood resin has been used to promote wound healing, stop bleeding, and reduce pain. Its application for "afterbirth pain" or postpartum cramping and discomfort is primarily based on these traditional uses, as it was believed to enhance uterine contractions and help expel lochia (postpartum vaginal discharge), thus reducing pain and aiding recovery.

However, there is a notable lack of modern scientific evidence specifically evaluating Dragon's Blood for afterbirth pain. Most studies on Dragon's Blood focus on its wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, usually in topical or gastrointestinal contexts. There are no high-quality randomized controlled trials or systematic reviews supporting its efficacy for postpartum pain in humans. The traditional use for afterbirth pain is therefore not substantiated by clinical science, and its rating is low due to the absence of direct research, though its historical use in this context is documented in materia medica texts.

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