Evidence supporting the use of: European Golden Rod
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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European Golden Rod (Solidago virgaurea) has a long history of traditional use in European herbal medicine, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. However, its application for treating or supporting afterbirth pain (the uterine cramping experienced postpartum) is primarily rooted in traditional rather than scientific sources. Historical herbal texts and folk medicine sometimes recommend golden rod for general postpartum recovery, likely due to its perceived ability to reduce inflammation and promote healing. However, there are no robust clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies that directly investigate the effects of European Golden Rod on afterbirth pain specifically. The herb is more commonly cited for urinary tract health and wound healing than for obstetric pain relief. Any reported use for afterbirth pain is based on anecdotal or historical precedent rather than evidence-based medicine. Thus, while it may have been employed in traditional settings for this purpose, the scientific validation for such use is extremely limited.

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