Evidence supporting the use of: Cowherb
For the health condition: Colic (adults)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Cowherb (Vaccaria segetalis, also known as Wang Bu Liu Xing in traditional Chinese medicine) has been used historically in some herbal traditions for a variety of purposes, mostly relating to promoting blood circulation, lactation, and reducing swelling. In traditional medicine texts, there is occasional mention of cowherb seeds being used to address abdominal pain or discomfort, which could encompass colic-like symptoms in a broad sense. However, such uses are not prominent or well-documented, especially in the context of adult colic, and the herb is not widely recognized in major traditional medicine references as a primary treatment for colic in adults.

There is a lack of modern scientific research or clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of cowherb for adult colic. Most references to its use are anecdotal or based on traditional practice rather than empirical evidence. As such, any support for its use in this context is grounded in tradition and rated very low for evidence strength.

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