Evidence supporting the use of: Great Plantain
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

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

Great Plantain (Plantago major) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially in Europe and Asia, where it has been employed for its purported anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and soothing properties. In the context of postpartum or afterbirth pain, traditional healers have sometimes recommended plantain preparations—such as teas, poultices, or topical applications—to help relieve discomfort associated with uterine contractions and perineal soreness following childbirth.

However, the evidence supporting its use for afterbirth pain is primarily anecdotal and rooted in folk medicine rather than clinical research. While some modern studies have examined the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of plantain extracts in vitro and in animal models, these investigations do not specifically address afterbirth pain in humans. No robust clinical trials or systematic reviews exist to confirm its effectiveness for this particular indication. Thus, its use persists mainly on the basis of tradition and historical precedent, rather than scientific validation.

In summary, Great Plantain is used in some traditional healing systems to support or treat afterbirth pain, but the quality and quantity of supporting evidence is minimal, meriting a low evidence rating.

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