Lygodium, a genus of climbing ferns, has a history of traditional use in various ethnomedicinal systems, particularly in parts of Asia. In some folk practices, especially within traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian medicine, Lygodium species have been used for a variety of women's health conditions, including afterbirth pain (the discomfort experienced following childbirth due to uterine contractions). The traditional rationale often cites the plant's purported ability to "clear heat," "remove toxins," or promote uterine health. However, scientific evidence supporting the use of Lygodium for afterbirth pain is minimal. There are limited pharmacological studies on Lygodium species, and none directly address postpartum pain. The available literature primarily documents traditional uses, with little to no clinical trials or animal studies confirming efficacy or safety in this context. Most references to its use for afterbirth pain are found in ethnobotanical surveys and compilations of herbal remedies, rather than peer-reviewed scientific research. Therefore, while Lygodium is cited in some traditional medicine texts for afterbirth pain, the evidence for its effectiveness is almost entirely anecdotal or based on historical precedent, not on rigorous scientific validation. Caution is advised, as the safety profile for postpartum use is also not well-established.