Evidence supporting the use of: Lilium humboldtii
For the body system: Uterus

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Synopsis

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

Lilium humboldtii, also known as Humboldt's lily, has a traditional history of use in herbal medicine, primarily within 19th and early 20th-century Western herbalism. It was often grouped with other "true lilies" (Lilium species) and recommended by eclectic and physiomedicalist practitioners for various gynecological complaints, including uterine prolapse, menstrual irregularities, and general support of female reproductive organs. The use was based on empirical observations and the doctrine of signatures, as the plant's bulb was thought to resemble female reproductive tissue. Some early herbal texts cite its use alongside Lilium canadense and Lilium tigrinum for uterine conditions, but these sources are anecdotal and not grounded in controlled studies.

No significant modern scientific research supports the efficacy of Lilium humboldtii for uterine health or any specific gynecological benefit. The traditional use is largely historical, with little to no clinical evidence or pharmacological studies backing its effectiveness. Therefore, contemporary herbal practice rarely includes this species for uterine support, and no health authorities or reputable herbal compendia currently endorse its use for this purpose.

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Other body systems supported by Lilium humboldtii

Ovaries
Uterus

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