Evidence supporting the use of: Trichosanthis
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Trichosanthis, commonly known as Trichosanthes kirilowii or Chinese snake gourd, has a long-standing place in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Historically, different parts of the plant, such as the fruit, root, and seeds, have been used for various purposes, including clearing heat, resolving phlegm, and promoting lactation. In the context of afterbirth pain (postpartum uterine pain), TCM sometimes employs Trichosanthis to "invigorate blood" and "dispel stasis," mechanisms believed to help expel retained lochia or placental fragments and alleviate pain. However, there is no robust scientific evidence or clinical trials validating its effectiveness specifically for afterbirth pain. Most references to its use for this indication are found in historical or ethnobotanical literature, not in peer-reviewed biomedical journals. Reviews of Trichosanthis in pharmacological sources do not list afterbirth pain as a primary or well-supported indication. Furthermore, the modern scientific literature has focused more on its potential anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, and immunomodulatory properties, rather than obstetric uses. Thus, the support for using Trichosanthis in afterbirth pain management is almost exclusively traditional, with very low evidence based on modern scientific standards.

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