Evidence supporting the use of: Golden Ragwort
For the body system: Vagina

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Golden Ragwort (Packera aurea, formerly known as Senecio aureus) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among Native American and 19th-century American herbalists. It was commonly referred to as "Life Root" and was used to support female reproductive health, including as an emmenagogue (to stimulate menstrual flow) and for perceived benefits to the uterus and vagina. Traditional herbal texts, such as King's American Dispensatory (Felter & Lloyd, 1898), cite its use for irregular menstruation, "female weaknesses," and as a general uterine tonic. However, these uses are based on anecdotal evidence and historical practice rather than modern clinical research.

Despite this tradition, there is minimal scientific validation for Golden Ragwort’s efficacy or safety in supporting vaginal or reproductive health. Modern research is lacking, and concerns exist regarding the pyrrolizidine alkaloids present in the plant, which can be hepatotoxic. Consequently, its use has fallen out of favor in contemporary herbalism. To date, there are no published clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies substantiating its use for the vagina or reproductive system. In summary, while there is a historical precedent for its use, this is not supported by modern scientific evidence, and safety concerns further limit its recommended use.

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Other body systems supported by Golden Ragwort

Bladder
Female Reproductive System
Urinary System
Uterus
Vagina

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