Evidence supporting the use of: Western Mugwort
For the health condition: PMS Type P

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Western Mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana) has a history of traditional use among Indigenous peoples of North America and in various Western herbal practices for a range of female reproductive concerns, including menstrual irregularities and discomfort. The rationale for its use in supporting or treating PMS Type P (characterized by pain, such as cramps and headaches) is primarily based on its traditional use as an emmenagogue and antispasmodic. Herbalists have used Mugwort to encourage menstrual flow, relieve uterine cramps, and reduce associated pain, although most of these uses are recorded in ethnobotanical surveys and traditional herbal texts rather than scientific studies.

There is very limited scientific research specifically on Western Mugwort for PMS or menstrual pain. While some Artemisia species have shown anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in laboratory studies, there is no clinical evidence directly validating its effectiveness for PMS Type P. The evidence rating is therefore low, but not absent, as the plant’s traditional use and some preclinical data (extrapolated from related species) suggest possible benefit. In summary, the use of Western Mugwort for PMS Type P is rooted in tradition, with insufficient scientific validation at this time.

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