Evidence supporting the use of: Aletris
For the health condition: Ovarian Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Aletris, commonly known as "Aletris farinosa" or "unicorn root," has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North American and Eclectic medical practices of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was often recommended as a "uterine tonic" and used to address a variety of gynecological complaints, including ovarian pain, menstrual irregularities, and general weakness or "female complaints." The rationale for its use was largely empirical, based on anecdotal reports and traditional herbal doctrine rather than controlled studies.

There is, however, no robust scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Aletris for ovarian pain or any specific gynecological condition. Modern clinical trials, pharmacological studies, or systematic reviews on Aletris for ovarian or pelvic pain are lacking. Any mention of its benefits is based on historical texts and traditional herbal compendia, not contemporary scientific validation. As such, while its use for ovarian pain is documented in traditional medicine, the strength of evidence is minimal and consists primarily of historical and anecdotal sources rather than modern research.

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