Evidence supporting the use of: Common Plantain
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Common Plantain (Plantago major) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of conditions, especially those involving wounds, inflammation, and pain. In some folk medicine systems, plantain leaves have been applied or ingested to help alleviate pain, including afterbirth pain (the uterine contractions and discomfort experienced after delivery). This use is primarily grounded in the plant’s general anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, as well as its reputation for promoting tissue healing. However, reliable documentation specifically connecting plantain to the relief of afterbirth pain is sparse, and most references are anecdotal or from ethnobotanical sources rather than clinical studies.

There is a lack of scientific studies directly examining the efficacy of Common Plantain for afterbirth pain. While laboratory research has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound-healing properties in plantain extracts, these have not been tested in the context of postpartum uterine pain. Thus, its use for this condition remains primarily traditional, supported by historical usage patterns rather than rigorous scientific validation.

In summary, while Common Plantain is a well-known traditional remedy and may have properties that could theoretically support postpartum comfort, there is little direct evidence—either from controlled clinical trials or robust ethnobotanical surveys—specifically endorsing its use for afterbirth pain.

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