Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Fumaria parviflora, commonly known as fineleaf fumitory, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, and folk remedies in parts of South Asia and the Middle East. Within these traditions, it is often used for its purported blood-purifying, hepatoprotective, and detoxifying properties. While its primary traditional uses relate to liver disorders, skin diseases, and digestive complaints, there are some ethnomedicinal records and anecdotal reports that include its use for regulating or supporting menstrual health and alleviating menstrual irregularities. The rationale may be tied to its perceived ability to balance bodily humors or improve overall systemic health, which is believed in some systems to indirectly benefit menstrual cycles.

However, there is minimal direct scientific research specifically investigating the effects of Fumaria parviflora on menstrual irregularity. No significant clinical trials or robust preclinical studies have been published to validate its efficacy for this indication. Most available references are either broad surveys of ethnomedicinal uses or extrapolations based on its general effects on the liver and detoxification. The evidence rating is low (1/5), reflecting a reliance on tradition and anecdote rather than rigorous scientific validation. For menstrual irregularity, other herbs have stronger traditional and scientific support.

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