Evidence supporting the use of: Didymocarpus
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Didymocarpus, a genus in the Gesneriaceae family, is mentioned in some traditional medicinal systems, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. Historic ethnobotanical records indicate that certain species of Didymocarpus have been used in folk medicine for various conditions, including as a component in postpartum care, sometimes purportedly to alleviate "afterbirth pain" (postpartum uterine pain). However, these references are sparse, often non-specific, and are usually found in compilations of ethnomedicinal practices rather than formal medical texts.
There is no robust clinical or pharmacological research directly supporting the use of Didymocarpus for afterbirth pain. The literature lacks controlled studies, mechanistic insights, or even consistent case reports. The available evidence is thus considered anecdotal, stemming from tradition rather than scientific validation. The traditional use may be influenced by cultural beliefs about plant efficacy in women's health or generalized postpartum care, but specific data regarding its effectiveness for afterbirth pain are absent.
In summary, Didymocarpus is referenced in some traditional systems for postpartum care, but the evidence is minimal and not substantiated by scientific research. Therefore, its use for afterbirth pain should be considered traditional, with very low evidence supporting its efficacy.
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Agrimony
Achyranthes
Alchemilla
Aletris
Anserina
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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
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Other health conditions supported by Didymocarpus
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Dysmenorrhea
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Menstrual Irregularity
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores