Evidence supporting the use of: Eupolyphaga sinensis
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Eupolyphaga sinensis, known as "Chinese black beetle," is a traditional ingredient in Chinese medicine. Its use for treating afterbirth pain (postpartum abdominal pain) is grounded primarily in historical and ethnomedical practice, not in contemporary scientific validation. In classical Chinese medical texts, Eupolyphaga sinensis is classified as a blood-activating and stasis-resolving medicinal. It is believed to promote blood circulation and reduce blood stasis, which are considered key to alleviating postpartum pain and facilitating uterine recovery after childbirth. Formulas containing Eupolyphaga sinensis have been recorded in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compendia for centuries for this and related indications.

However, robust modern scientific studies (clinical trials or pharmacological investigations) specifically examining its efficacy for afterbirth pain are lacking. Some basic research has explored its potential effects on blood circulation and anti-inflammatory properties, but these studies do not directly address postpartum pain and are not sufficient to establish a scientific foundation for its use in this context. As such, while its application is well documented in traditional sources, the evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak by modern standards.

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