Synopsis

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

Erigeron, commonly known as fleabane, has been used in traditional herbal medicine practices, particularly in North America and Europe. Its use for afterbirth pain—discomfort or cramping experienced after childbirth as the uterus contracts back to its normal size—primarily stems from folk and early Western herbal traditions. Erigeron species were historically included in remedies aimed at supporting the female reproductive system, with references in 19th and early 20th-century herbal texts describing its application as an astringent and uterine tonic. Some sources mention its use in managing excessive postpartum bleeding, which is sometimes related to afterbirth pain, but evidence for its effectiveness or safety is largely anecdotal and not based on controlled studies.

There is no substantial modern scientific research or clinical trial data supporting the use of Erigeron for afterbirth pain specifically. Its use today is rare and generally not recommended by contemporary herbalists for this purpose due to lack of evidence and potential safety concerns. Therefore, while there is a historical precedent for its inclusion in afterbirth remedies, the evidence base is weak and primarily anecdotal, meriting a low rating for the quality of support.

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