Evidence supporting the use of: Labrador tea
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum or Ledum groenlandicum) has a long history of use among Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly in the boreal regions, for a variety of medicinal purposes. There are traditional ethnobotanical records indicating its use in postpartum care, including for "afterbirth pain" (the cramping and discomfort experienced by women following childbirth as the uterus contracts to return to its pre-pregnancy size). The leaves were often brewed into a tea and given to women after delivery. However, this use is justified primarily by tradition rather than scientific validation.

There is little to no clinical or pharmacological research specifically investigating Labrador Tea for afterbirth pain, and no published clinical trials substantiate its efficacy or safety for this purpose. The evidence is anecdotal and based on oral histories and ethnobotanical surveys. Some sources suggest mild analgesic or anti-inflammatory properties in Labrador Tea due to the presence of certain essential oils and flavonoids, but these have not been systematically studied in the context of postpartum pain.

As such, its use for afterbirth pain should be understood as rooted in traditional practices rather than scientific validation. Safety concerns also exist due to the potential toxicity of certain compounds in Labrador Tea if consumed in large quantities.

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