Evidence supporting the use of: European five-finger grass
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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European-Five Finger Grass, also known as Potentilla reptans or Cinquefoil, has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine. Historically, it was included in folk remedies for a variety of ailments, including as a treatment for pain, spasms, and gastrointestinal complaints. In some traditions, it was referenced as a remedy for "chest ailments" or "breast pains," which may have included what we now call chest pain or angina, though descriptions in historical texts are often vague. The presumed mechanism was likely its astringent and mild anti-inflammatory properties, attributed to its tannin content.

However, there is a lack of modern scientific evidence supporting its efficacy or safety specifically for chest pain. No clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly validate its use for this indication. The traditional use is not widely reflected in modern herbal pharmacopeias for this particular symptom. Therefore, while there is some historical precedent for its use in this context, the evidence is weak and largely anecdotal, lacking rigorous documentation or modern scientific support.

In summary, the use of European-Five Finger Grass for chest pain is rooted in tradition rather than science, with very limited and indirect historical references, and should not be considered a validated or evidence-based remedy for this condition.

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