Evidence supporting the use of: Cyathula
For the health condition: Dysmenorrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Cyathula, particularly Cyathula prostrata and Cyathula officinalis, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially within Chinese and African ethnomedicine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Cyathula officinalis (commonly called "Chuan Niu Xi") is well-known for its use in promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and alleviating pain, including menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea). The root is often included in herbal formulas intended to relieve menstrual disorders, irregular menstruation, and abdominal pain associated with dysmenorrhea. Similarly, in some West African traditional medicine practices, Cyathula prostrata is used for similar gynecological complaints.

However, while traditional use is well-documented, scientific validation remains limited. There are a handful of preclinical studies suggesting anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in extracts of Cyathula species, which might support its role in pain relief. Some animal studies have demonstrated uterine relaxation and pain reduction, but rigorous clinical trials in humans focusing specifically on dysmenorrhea are lacking. As such, the evidence supporting its efficacy for dysmenorrhea is largely traditional, with only modest support from preclinical research. Overall, its use for this condition is justified primarily by traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific proof.

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