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

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Synopsis

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

Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) has been used traditionally in various folk medicine systems, primarily for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. In some cultures, particularly in North American Indigenous and European herbal traditions, goldenrod has occasionally been included in postpartum remedies, often as part of herbal teas or poultices. The rationale for its use after childbirth is generally based on its reputed ability to reduce inflammation, promote tissue healing, and sometimes to relieve muscle pain or cramping. However, specific documentation of goldenrod being routinely or prominently used to treat afterbirth pain (the uterine cramps and discomfort following delivery) is sparse. Most references to goldenrod in postpartum care are indirect and do not focus on afterbirth pain per se, but rather on general recovery, urinary health, or as a mild analgesic.

Scientifically, there is little to no research specifically investigating goldenrod for afterbirth pain. Most pharmacological studies focus on its anti-inflammatory effects in other contexts. Thus, while its use for afterbirth pain is not entirely without traditional precedent, the evidence is weak and largely anecdotal, lacking both robust ethnobotanical documentation and scientific validation for this specific indication.

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