Evidence supporting the use of: Vitex negundo
For the body system: Breasts

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Vitex negundo, commonly known as Five-leaved Chaste Tree or Nirgundi, has been traditionally used in various systems of medicine, particularly Ayurveda, for a range of women's health issues. Its primary applications include managing inflammation, pain, and sometimes menstrual disorders. In the context of supporting the "Breasts" body system, Vitex negundo is noted in traditional medicine for external application (e.g., poultices) to reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation in conditions such as mastitis (inflammation of breast tissue). Some ethnobotanical records indicate its use to relieve breast pain or tenderness, particularly associated with lactation or infection.

However, scientific evidence supporting these specific uses is extremely limited. Most available research focuses on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties in general, rather than direct effects on breast health or lactation. There are no significant clinical trials or mechanistic studies specifically validating its efficacy or safety for breast health in humans. Thus, the traditional use of Vitex negundo for breast-related conditions exists, but the evidence is anecdotal and not supported by modern scientific study.

In summary, the support for Vitex negundo in the context of breast health is rooted in tradition, with minimal scientific validation and mostly indirect evidence derived from its known properties.

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