Evidence supporting the use of: Lesser speargrass
For the health condition: Menstrual Irregularity

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Synopsis

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

Lesser speargrass (Stipa parviflora or closely related Stipa spp.) is traditionally used in some systems of folk medicine, particularly in South Asia, to address menstrual irregularities. The ethnobotanical basis for its use is mostly anecdotal, with historical records and local practitioners mentioning its application as an emmenagogue (a substance believed to stimulate or regulate menstrual flow). However, there is a notable lack of peer-reviewed scientific studies or clinical trials evaluating its efficacy or mechanisms for treating menstrual irregularity. Most references to its use are found in compilations of traditional remedies or ethnobotanical surveys, not in pharmacological or biomedical research. The rating of 1 reflects that while there is some documentation of traditional use, there is minimal to no scientific validation, and the historical sources do not provide robust evidence for effectiveness. Thus, at present, the use of Lesser speargrass for menstrual irregularity is justified primarily by tradition rather than by scientific evidence.

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