Evidence supporting the use of: Blend (Combination)
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Afterbirth pain, also known as postpartum uterine contractions, is commonly experienced by women following childbirth as the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy size. The use of herbal blends or combinations for the treatment of afterbirth pain is primarily rooted in traditional medicine systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayurveda, and various folk practices. These blends often include herbs believed to promote uterine involution, ease pain, and support postpartum recovery. Examples include combinations with motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca), dong quai (Angelica sinensis), and other botanicals with reputed uterotonic or analgesic effects.
While there is anecdotal and historical support for the use of such blends, robust scientific evidence is lacking. Few clinical trials have rigorously evaluated the efficacy or safety of specific herbal combinations for afterbirth pain. Most available data are either preclinical or extrapolated from the known effects of individual herbs. In traditional contexts, blends are often tailored to the individual's constitution and symptoms, further complicating evidence-based evaluation. Therefore, the use of blends for afterbirth pain remains largely traditional, with limited scientific validation and an evidence rating of 2 out of 5, reflecting low-quality or indirect evidence.
Other ingredients used for Afterbirth Pain
ashwagandhablack cohosh
chamomile
turmeric
fennel
ginger
ginseng
lavender
licorice root
parsley
rhodiola
xanthium (cockleburs)
shen-chu
mugwort
anise
punarnava
caesalpinia crista
boxthorne
goldenrod
yarrow
myrrh
siler root
fern
trichosanthes
queen of the meadow
arnica
Avens
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Ashoka
Abuta
Amor seco
Arisaema
Blue Cohosh
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Black-Eyed Susan
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Bethroot
Comfrey
Cohosh
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Cynodon dactylon
Castor Oil
Chrysophanics
Didymocarpus
Dragon's Blood
Davilla rugosa
Erigeron
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Eupatorium
Fleabane
Gnaphalium
Giant Trillium
Little ironweed
Other health conditions supported by Blend (Combination)
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Addictions (general remedies for)
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Amenorrhea
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Belching
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Carbuncles
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Depression
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Emotional Sensitivity