Evidence supporting the use of: Stereospermum
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Stereospermum, particularly Stereospermum suaveolens, is primarily used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda. In these systems, it is known as "Patala" and is one of the ten roots included in the classical Ayurvedic formulation "Dashamoola," which is widely prescribed for conditions related to the female reproductive system, including afterbirth pain (postpartum pain). Traditional Ayurvedic texts attribute anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and uterotonic properties to Stereospermum suaveolens, leading to its use in managing uterine pain and aiding recovery after childbirth. However, scientific validation for its specific use in treating afterbirth pain is limited. While some pharmacological studies have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Stereospermum extracts in animal models, direct clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for postpartum pain in humans is lacking. Thus, the primary justification for its use in this context is based on historical and traditional practice rather than robust scientific evidence. The evidence rating is moderate (2/5), reflecting traditional use and limited preclinical data but an absence of controlled clinical trials for this specific indication.
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ginseng
lavender
licorice root
parsley
rhodiola
xanthium (cockleburs)
shen-chu
mugwort
anise
punarnava
caesalpinia crista
boxthorne
goldenrod
yarrow
myrrh
siler root
fern
trichosanthes
queen of the meadow
arnica
Avens
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Ashoka
Abuta
Amor seco
Arisaema
Blue Cohosh
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Black-Eyed Susan
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Bethroot
Comfrey
Cohosh
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Cynodon dactylon
Castor Oil
Chrysophanics
Didymocarpus
Dragon's Blood
Davilla rugosa
Erigeron
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Eupatorium
Little ironweed
Other health conditions supported by Stereospermum
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Anemia
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Colic (children)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hepatitis
Infection