Evidence supporting the use of: Ghee
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

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

Ghee, a form of clarified butter, has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) and cultural practices, including postnatal care. In Ayurveda, ghee is considered an "ojas"-enhancing food, believed to promote strength, healing, and recovery after childbirth. Texts and traditional practices recommend ghee for new mothers to help with lubrication, tissue repair, and the mitigation of "vata" imbalances, which are thought to contribute to afterbirth pains and discomfort.

However, scientific validation for its efficacy specifically in treating or alleviating afterbirth pain is lacking. There are no robust clinical trials, systematic reviews, or biomedical studies that directly link ghee consumption or topical use with the reduction of afterbirth pain. Most evidence remains anecdotal or rooted in traditional beliefs rather than experimental data.

In summary, the use of ghee for afterbirth pain is primarily justified by tradition and cultural practices, especially within South Asian communities. While ghee is a rich source of fats and fat-soluble vitamins, and may have general benefits for postpartum nutrition, there is insufficient scientific evidence to support its specific role in treating afterbirth pain.

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