Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema erubescens
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

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

Arisaema erubescens, commonly known as "Cobra Lily," is a plant used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in parts of Asia such as Nepal and India. In ethnobotanical literature, the rhizomes of Arisaema erubescens have been cited for their use in addressing postpartum (afterbirth) pain and related complications. The use is primarily based on long-standing traditional practices among indigenous communities and is documented in several ethnopharmacological surveys. For example, the plant is mentioned in local medicinal plant guides and folk medicine records as an ingredient in remedies for uterine pain following childbirth, often administered in decoction or paste form.

However, the scientific evidence to support these uses is minimal. While some studies have explored the general pharmacological activities of Arisaema species (such as anti-inflammatory or analgesic properties), there are no rigorous clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically validating the efficacy of Arisaema erubescens for afterbirth pain. Active compounds such as saponins and alkaloids have been identified in the plant, which could plausibly contribute to its traditional use for pain relief, but this has not been systematically investigated for postpartum applications.

In conclusion, the use of Arisaema erubescens for afterbirth pain is justified by tradition with moderate ethnobotanical documentation, but lacks robust scientific validation. The evidence rating is therefore modest, reflecting reliance on historical rather than experimental data.

More about Arisaema erubescens
More about Afterbirth Pain

Products containing Arisaema erubescens

We currently have no products on Caring Sunshine that contain this ingredient.