Evidence supporting the use of: Pulsatilla
For the health condition: Amenorrhea
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Pulsatilla, a plant also known as Pasque flower, has a long-standing history of use in traditional herbal and homeopathic medicine, particularly in Europe. Traditionally, it has been employed to address various menstrual disorders, including amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation), dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), and other gynecological complaints. Accounts from historical herbal texts and practitioners describe Pulsatilla as a remedy to "stimulate menstrual flow," especially when amenorrhea is thought to be related to emotional distress or hormonal imbalances. Its use is most commonly associated with homeopathic preparations, where highly diluted forms are administered based on symptom profiles matching Pulsatilla's reputed effects.
However, there is a lack of robust scientific evidence to support these traditional claims. Controlled clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of Pulsatilla for amenorrhea are virtually nonexistent. Modern herbal medicine sources often mention it based on tradition or anecdotal reports, rather than scientific validation. As such, the evidence supporting its use for amenorrhea is minimal and rooted primarily in historical and homeopathic practice, not in rigorous clinical research. Anyone considering Pulsatilla for amenorrhea should consult a healthcare professional, as its efficacy and safety for this condition are not established through scientific study.
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ashwagandha
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blue cohosh
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chrysophanics
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Cyathula
dioscorea
dong quai
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fennel
fenugreek
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ginseng
Huang hua
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Labisia pumila
Lady's Mantle
licorice root
maca
macaenes
Montanoa tomentosa
Motherwort
Pennyroyal
Pulsatilla
Rhodiola
rue
shen-chu
shepherd's purse
Stellaria dichotoma
Viburnum
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vitamin D
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Other health conditions supported by Pulsatilla
AmenorrheaAnxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Backache
Bedwetting
Bladder (irritable)
Conjunctivitis
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Depression
Diarrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Irritability
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Leucorrhea
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Menstruation (scant)
Mood Swings
Nausea and Vomiting
Nervousness
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
