Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Aerva lanata has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine systems, particularly in India. It is more commonly recognized for its diuretic, lithotriptic (stone-dissolving), and anti-inflammatory properties, but it has also been employed by traditional healers for various gynecological issues, including dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). The rationale for its use lies in its reputed anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic actions, which could theoretically help relieve menstrual cramps. However, the specific use of Aerva lanata for dysmenorrhea is not widely documented in the scientific literature, and most references can be traced to ethnobotanical surveys and traditional knowledge compendia rather than controlled clinical trials. A few animal studies have reported antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects for extracts of Aerva lanata, but there is a lack of direct research validating its efficacy in human subjects with dysmenorrhea. Overall, while its use for this condition is rooted in tradition and some plausible pharmacological mechanisms exist, scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for dysmenorrhea is limited and indirect.

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