Evidence supporting the use of: Tallow
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Tallow, a rendered form of animal fat, has been traditionally used in various cultures for topical applications in wound healing and skin care, including the postpartum period. Historical records and ethnobotanical surveys indicate that tallow has been applied to the perineum or lower abdomen after childbirth, with the intention of soothing the skin and reducing discomfort, including afterbirth pain. However, the use of tallow for specifically treating afterbirth pain (the uterine contractions following childbirth as the uterus returns to its normal size) is not well documented in scientific literature. Most references to tallow in postpartum care relate to skin healing or preventing infection rather than internal pain management. There is no robust clinical or pharmacological evidence supporting the efficacy of tallow for reducing afterbirth pain. The rationale behind its use appears to be primarily based on tradition and anecdotal reports rather than scientific validation. Thus, while tallow has a long history of use in traditional medicine for various postpartum complaints, its specific use for afterbirth pain is minimally supported, if at all, and lacks direct scientific evidence.

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