Evidence supporting the use of: Anserina
For the body system: Uterus

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Anserina, also known as Potentilla anserina or silverweed, has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, particularly for supporting women's reproductive health and the uterus. Traditional herbalists have valued Anserina for its astringent and antispasmodic properties, which were believed to help alleviate menstrual cramps, excessive menstrual bleeding, and other uterine complaints. The plant was commonly prepared as a tea or tincture and administered for various gynecological concerns. While traditional sources such as Culpeper’s Herbal and other ethnobotanical records reference its use for uterine support, there is limited modern scientific evidence to validate these claims. Some phytochemical analyses have identified the presence of flavonoids and tannins, which possess astringent qualities, but robust clinical studies confirming efficacy or mechanisms specifically related to uterine health are lacking. A few laboratory studies have indicated possible antispasmodic effects on smooth muscle, which might theoretically reduce uterine cramping, but these findings are preliminary and not widely replicated in clinical settings. In summary, the use of Anserina for uterine support is primarily justified by tradition, with a modest level of historical evidence but little in the way of rigorous scientific validation.

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