Evidence supporting the use of: Erythropalum scandens
For the health condition: Dysmenorrhea
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Erythropalum scandens is primarily used in traditional medicine systems in parts of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam and China. There are ethnobotanical reports that the plant is used for a variety of ailments, including as a remedy for menstrual disorders like dysmenorrhea. However, this use is largely based on traditional knowledge and anecdotal evidence rather than rigorous scientific validation. There are no high-quality clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically investigating the effectiveness or mechanisms by which Erythropalum scandens would alleviate dysmenorrhea. Most available literature mentions its use in folk medicine for women's health, but details are limited, and the practice has not been widely documented or scrutinized in scientific literature. Therefore, while the use of Erythropalum scandens for dysmenorrhea is supported by some traditional usage, the evidence base is minimal, and there is a lack of comprehensive historical or pharmacological documentation to robustly justify its use for this condition.
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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 oil
phytocannabinoids
vitamin B6
vitamin E
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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
Pennyroyal
Poppy
Other health conditions supported by Erythropalum scandens
Abdominal PainArthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Cuts
Diabetes
Dysmenorrhea
Edema
Fatigue
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Inflammation
Injuries
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Wounds and Sores