Evidence supporting the use of: California Peony
For the health condition: Cramps and Spasms

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Synopsis

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

California Peony (Paeonia californica) has a history of traditional use among indigenous peoples and herbalists in California and the western United States. It has been used as a remedy for cramps and spasms, particularly menstrual cramps and muscle spasms. The root of California Peony was traditionally prepared as a decoction or tincture and taken to relieve various types of pain and involuntary muscle contractions.

However, despite this traditional use, there is very little scientific evidence to validate these claims. Most references to the use of California Peony for cramps and spasms are found in ethnobotanical literature, such as accounts of Native American herbal practices and 19th-century herbal texts. The active constituents of California Peony have not been widely studied, and there are no clinical trials or pharmacological studies that specifically assess its efficacy or safety for treating cramps or spasms.

In summary, the use of California Peony for cramps and spasms is based on traditional knowledge rather than scientific validation. The available evidence is largely anecdotal and historical, and the strength of evidence is weak (rated 1/5) due to the lack of modern research.

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