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Source of validity: Traditional
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The use of Asteraceae (the daisy family, which includes a wide variety of plants such as chamomile, dandelion, and yarrow) to support or treat amenorrhea is primarily justified by traditional herbal medicine practices rather than robust scientific evidence. In traditional European, Asian, and Native American herbalism, certain species within the Asteraceae family—most notably yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)—have been used as emmenagogues, substances believed to stimulate menstrual flow. Historical herbal texts and ethnobotanical records describe preparations of these plants being administered as teas or tinctures to help "regulate" the menstrual cycle or address lack of menstruation (amenorrhea). The rationale often cited is their purported ability to "stimulate pelvic blood flow" or "balance female hormones," though these concepts are not well-defined in modern biomedical terms.

However, contemporary scientific research on the efficacy of unspecified Asteraceae plants for amenorrhea is minimal. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest that certain Asteraceae plants have anti-inflammatory or mild phytoestrogenic properties, direct evidence for their effectiveness in treating amenorrhea in humans is lacking. Thus, current scientific consensus does not support their use for this condition beyond traditional or anecdotal accounts.

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