Evidence supporting the use of: Squaw Vine
For the health condition: PMS Type D

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Synopsis

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

Squaw Vine (Mitchella repens) has a history of traditional use among Native American and Western herbalists, primarily for supporting women’s reproductive health. It was traditionally administered to ease childbirth, tone the uterus, and support menstrual regularity. For PMS Type D—characterized by depression, mood swings, and emotional symptoms—Squaw Vine is sometimes included in herbal formulas based on its reputed calming and tonifying effects on the female reproductive system. However, the traditional evidence specifically linking Squaw Vine to PMS Type D is sparse and largely anecdotal. Most references cite its general use for menstrual complaints and as a uterine tonic, not for the emotional or psychological symptoms that define PMS Type D.

There is no scientific validation for its effectiveness in treating PMS Type D. No clinical trials or pharmacological studies have investigated its effects on mood, neurotransmitters, or the specific symptoms of PMS Type D. Thus, its use for this purpose is justified by tradition and historical precedent rather than rigorous evidence. The available evidence for its application in PMS Type D rates low (1/5), reflecting minimal documentation and absence of direct research.

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