Evidence supporting the use of: Squaw Vine
For the health condition: Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Squaw Vine (Mitchella repens) has a long history of traditional use among Native American peoples and later by European-American herbalists as a support for pregnancy and childbirth. Traditionally, it was used as a "partus preparator," meaning it was taken in the weeks leading up to labor to prepare the uterus and facilitate childbirth. Herbalists believed it could help tone the uterine muscles, reduce the discomfort of labor, and ease delivery. These uses were primarily based on empirical knowledge and oral tradition rather than systematic clinical observation or research.

Despite its established place in folk medicine and early herbalist texts (including the Eclectic physicians of the 19th century), there is a lack of modern scientific studies or clinical trials to substantiate these claims. No active constituents in squaw vine have been conclusively shown to affect pregnancy outcomes in humans, and safety data is insufficient. Therefore, while its use is well-rooted in tradition, evidence supporting its efficacy is weak by modern standards, and its safety profile in pregnancy has not been rigorously studied.

In summary, squaw vine is used to support pregnancy on the basis of traditional herbal practices, but there is little to no scientific validation for its effectiveness or safety in this context.

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