Evidence supporting the use of: Blepharis
For the health condition: Dysmenorrhea
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Blepharis, particularly species such as Blepharis edulis, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in South Asia and Africa. Ethnobotanical records indicate that Blepharis has been utilized for a variety of ailments, including as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent, which may underpin its use in the management of dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain). However, the direct use of Blepharis specifically for dysmenorrhea is documented primarily in traditional medicine texts and local medicinal practices, with anecdotal evidence or descriptions of its use as a remedy for menstrual disorders or female reproductive complaints.
Despite these traditional claims, there is very limited to no high-quality scientific research or clinical trials available that rigorously evaluate the efficacy or safety of Blepharis for dysmenorrhea. Most available studies focus on its general anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or antioxidant properties, rather than menstrual pain specifically. Thus, the evidence supporting its use for dysmenorrhea is mainly traditional and anecdotal, with a low level of scientific validation.
In summary, the use of Blepharis for dysmenorrhea is primarily rooted in traditional medicine, and it currently lacks robust scientific evidence to support its effectiveness for this specific condition.
Other ingredients used for Dysmenorrhea
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)black cohosh
calcium
chamomile
chaste tree
dong quai root
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
evening primrose oil
fennel
fish oil
ginger
magnesium
motherwort
omega-3 fatty acids
parsley
passionflower
Peppermint
phytocannabinoids
vitamin B6
vitamin E
wild yam
gastrodia
anise
peony
dioscorea
trichosanthes
shepherd's purse
Avens
Ambergris
Angelica
Achyranthes
Anamu
Albizia
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Aerva lanata
Anemone
Actaea spicata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
Arisaema
Blue Cohosh
Blepharis
Boswellia
Bethroot
Boerhavia diffusa
Cohosh
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Cyathula
Corydalis
Didymocarpus
Dong Quai
Erythropalum scandens
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Euphorbia
Lady's Mantle
Lophira lanceolata
Labisia pumila
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Montanoa tomentosa
Pennyroyal
Pulsatilla
Poppy
Phytoestrogens
Rue
Semecarpus anacardium
Viburnum
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Other health conditions supported by Blepharis
AnemiaAppetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Edema
Eye Infections
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Injuries
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Stones
Liver Detoxification
Malaria
Memory and Brain Function
Menstrual Irregularity
Migraine
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Parasites (nematodes, worms)
Pneumonia
Rashes and Hives
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores