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

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Synopsis

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

Carthamus, commonly known as safflower, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other Asian herbal traditions. In these contexts, safflower flowers (Carthamus tinctorius) are often used to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and regulate menstruation. Specific traditional uses include supporting women’s reproductive health, alleviating menstrual pain, and addressing amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). The rationale is based on the herb’s perceived ability to "invigorate blood," which in TCM theory can help support the uterus and menstrual processes.

However, while a few modern studies have investigated the effects of Carthamus extracts on blood flow and inflammation, scientific research directly linking safflower to specific uterine health benefits is limited and mostly preliminary. Most available evidence supporting its use for the uterus comes from traditional case reports, historical usage, and small-scale clinical trials, which do not meet the standards of robust scientific validation. As such, its use for supporting the uterus remains primarily justified by tradition rather than strong scientific evidence.

In summary, Carthamus is traditionally used to support uterine and menstrual health, but high-quality scientific evidence for these effects is lacking.

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