Evidence supporting the use of: White Nettle
For the body system: Vagina

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

White Nettle (Lamium album), also known as dead-nettle, has a long history of traditional use in European herbal medicine, particularly for supporting female reproductive health. Historically, it has been used for its purported astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, which were believed to help manage excessive vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea) and mild menstrual irregularities. Herbalists often prepared infusions or decoctions of the plant's flowers or aerial parts for these purposes. The plant was commonly recommended as a gentle uterine tonic and to soothe mucous membranes of the reproductive tract. However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. Only a small number of laboratory and animal studies have explored White Nettle's pharmacological properties, suggesting it may possess mild anti-inflammatory and astringent effects, but these findings are not specific to vaginal health or human clinical outcomes. There are no well-designed clinical trials confirming its efficacy for supporting the vagina or broader female reproductive health. Therefore, while White Nettle’s use in this context is rooted in traditional European herbalism, current scientific evidence does not robustly support or explain these uses. In summary, the use of White Nettle for vaginal health is justified primarily by historical tradition rather than modern scientific validation.

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