Evidence supporting the use of: Rhodiola
For the health condition: Afterbirth Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Rhodiola rosea has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine across Russia, Scandinavia, and parts of Asia, where it is primarily valued as an adaptogen to enhance endurance, reduce fatigue, and support general recovery after stress or illness. There are anecdotal and ethnobotanical reports that Rhodiola preparations were used by women during the postpartum period, which may include the intent to alleviate afterbirth pain and support overall recovery. However, there is minimal direct documentation or detailed accounts specifying its use exclusively for afterbirth pain (the uterine contractions experienced after delivery). Traditional uses are more focused on improving strength, mood, and vitality following childbirth rather than targeting uterine pain specifically. Scientifically, there are no robust clinical trials or mechanistic studies investigating Rhodiola’s effects on afterbirth pain, uterine contractions, or postpartum recovery in humans. Its known pharmacological actions—modulating neurotransmitters and reducing fatigue—do not directly address the physiology of afterbirth pain. Therefore, while there is some historical precedent for its general postpartum use, the evidence for Rhodiola’s effectiveness in treating afterbirth pain is weak, and its use for this specific purpose is based primarily on tradition rather than scientific validation.

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