Evidence supporting the use of: Cyathula
For the health condition: Labor and Delivery

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Cyathula (typically referring to Cyathula prostrata or Cyathula officinalis) has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian and African systems, to support labor and delivery. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Cyathula officinalis (commonly called Chuan Niu Xi) is used to "invigorate blood," facilitate menstruation, and, notably, to stimulate uterine contractions, thereby assisting with delivery. Similarly, in some African ethnomedical traditions, Cyathula species are used as part of herbal mixtures for women's reproductive health, including labor induction. The rationale for its use is largely based on empirical observations and traditional beliefs regarding its effects on the uterus.

However, scientific evidence to substantiate these traditional claims is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that extracts from Cyathula species may have uterotonic properties, meaning they can cause contraction of uterine muscle. Nevertheless, there is a lack of high-quality clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies in humans to confirm efficacy or safety for labor and delivery. Thus, while traditional use is well-documented, scientific validation remains weak.

In summary, the use of Cyathula to support labor and delivery is justified primarily by tradition, with limited preclinical evidence but insufficient rigorously validated clinical data.

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