Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Arisaema, commonly known as "Jack-in-the-pulpit" or "tian nan xing" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine. However, its primary traditional applications are for resolving phlegm, treating coughs, and addressing certain convulsive or neurological disorders. While TCM texts such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and subsequent materia medica sometimes list Arisaema for various internal uses, there is very limited reference to its use specifically for "afterbirth pain" (postpartum uterine pain or discomfort following delivery). Some traditional herbal formulas for postpartum recovery may include Arisaema alongside other ingredients, but generally, it is not a major or direct treatment for afterbirth pain. Modern pharmacological evidence supporting the use of Arisaema for this condition is lacking, and clinical trials are absent. Thus, its use for afterbirth pain is primarily based on tradition, if mentioned at all, and is not well-supported by either historical specificity or scientific validation. Overall, the evidence is weak and not well-documented, warranting a low rating.

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