Evidence supporting the use of: Fleabane (unspecified)
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

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

Fleabane, referring to various species in the Erigeron genus, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, including for women’s reproductive health issues. Historical and ethnobotanical sources indicate that certain Native American groups and early North American herbalists used fleabane as a remedy for afterbirth pains and to facilitate postpartum recovery. The rationale was typically based on its purported astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, believed to help contract the uterus and reduce discomfort following childbirth. However, these uses are grounded in tradition and anecdote rather than any robust scientific validation.

There is a lack of clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly assessing the efficacy of fleabane for afterbirth pain. The available evidence consists mainly of historical texts and ethnobotanical surveys, rather than controlled research. Modern herbal medicine references may mention its historical use, but do not cite scientific studies supporting its effectiveness for this indication. As such, the evidence base is weak (rated 1) and primarily traditional.

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