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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Mallow (Malva sylvestris and related species) has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine, including in the context of women's health and childbirth. In various traditional systems, such as European folk medicine and some Middle Eastern herbal practices, mallow leaves and flowers have been used as emollients and demulcents, primarily to soothe mucous membranes and reduce inflammation. Occasionally, mallow has been included in preparations intended to ease labor or delivery, with the rationale that its mucilaginous properties might help to soften the cervix or soothe tissues during childbirth. However, the historical documentation for this specific use is sparse and not as robust or widely referenced as other traditional birth-support herbs (such as raspberry leaf or blue cohosh).

There is minimal to no scientific research validating the effectiveness or safety of mallow for supporting labor or delivery. The available evidence is almost entirely anecdotal or based on traditional herbal texts, rather than clinical trials or pharmacological studies. As a result, while it can be said that mallow has been used traditionally for this purpose in some cultures, the evidence base is weak, and contemporary herbalists rarely recommend it specifically for labor or delivery support.

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