Synopsis

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

Avens (Geum urbanum), also known as herb bennet, has a long history of traditional use in European herbal medicine. Historically, it has been used for a variety of ailments, including digestive complaints, sore throats, and as an astringent. Its use for chest pain, however, is less well-documented and appears to be based more on folk practices than on widespread traditional or clinical acceptance. Some older herbal texts mention Avens as beneficial for "complaints of the chest" or "pains in the breast," which may have included chest pain related to mild respiratory conditions or indigestion rather than cardiac pain.

There is no modern scientific evidence to support the use of Avens specifically for chest pain of any etiology, nor is there robust historical documentation linking its use directly to this symptom. The available references are sparse and largely anecdotal, with no clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically addressing chest pain. The evidence supporting its use for this condition is thus rated as very weak (1/5), primarily reliant on scattered traditional reports rather than systematic or validated practice. For those seeking treatment for chest pain, evidence-based medical evaluation is strongly recommended.

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