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Source of validity: Traditional
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Avens (Geum urbanum) has a history of traditional use in European herbal medicine, including for female reproductive complaints such as dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). Historical herbal texts from Europe, especially from the 16th to 19th centuries, mention Avens as being used for "female weakness," "uterine complaints," or as a general astringent and tonic. However, explicit references to its use specifically for dysmenorrhea are limited and often anecdotal. The plant’s astringent properties, due to its tannin content, were believed to help with excessive menstrual bleeding or to tone the uterus, which may have led to its use for various menstrual complaints, including pain. Despite this traditional background, there is a lack of modern scientific studies or clinical trials evaluating the efficacy or safety of Avens for dysmenorrhea. No pharmacological studies have directly assessed its effect on uterine contractions, pain relief, or menstrual symptoms. Therefore, while Avens may be mentioned in traditional herbal sources as a remedy for menstrual issues, there is little substantiated evidence—historical or scientific—specifically supporting its use for dysmenorrhea. Its use for this condition should be considered primarily a matter of traditional practice, with minimal supporting evidence.

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