Evidence supporting the use of: Lac insect
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

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

The use of Lac insect (Kerria lacca) to support or treat afterbirth pain is primarily rooted in traditional systems of medicine, particularly within Ayurveda and certain folk medicinal practices of South Asia. In these traditions, lac (the resinous secretion produced by the insect) has been attributed with a variety of medicinal properties, including use as a uterine tonic and in remedies intended to promote uterine health or assist in postpartum recovery. However, references specific to the use of lac for afterbirth pain (the uterine contractions and discomfort following childbirth) are sparse and largely anecdotal, often mentioned alongside other herbal mixtures or in ethnobotanical surveys. There is minimal to no rigorous clinical or pharmacological evidence validating the efficacy of lac insect or its resin for alleviating afterbirth pain. Modern scientific literature has mostly explored lac for its uses in industry (as shellac), and only occasionally for antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties in vitro, but not in the context of postpartum pain management. Therefore, the rating for supporting evidence is low, and the practice is primarily justified by tradition rather than scientific validation.

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