Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Labisia pumila, commonly known as "Kacip Fatimah," has a long history of use in traditional Malaysian and Southeast Asian medicine, particularly for women's health. Traditionally, it has been used to support reproductive health, ease childbirth, and regulate menstrual cycles. The use of Labisia pumila for supporting the "Progesterone body system"—that is, for modulating progesterone levels or functions—is primarily based on this ethnobotanical tradition. There are some preclinical studies and limited human research suggesting that Labisia pumila may influence reproductive hormones, including progesterone, in animal models and in vitro systems. Some small studies have reported increased progesterone levels in women supplemented with Labisia pumila extracts, but the evidence is not robust or consistent enough to be considered scientifically validated. Most research is preliminary, with methodological limitations and small sample sizes. As such, while traditional use supports its role in women's reproductive health, including potential effects on progesterone, the scientific evidence is not strong or definitive. More rigorous clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety for this specific purpose.

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