Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Aletris (commonly Aletris farinosa, also known as "unicorn root") has a long history of use in traditional North American herbal medicine, particularly among 19th- and early 20th-century eclectic practitioners, for conditions associated with "female weakness" such as prolapsed uterus, uterine atony, and menstrual complaints. Its use was primarily based on empirical tradition and the doctrine of signatures, with herbalists claiming that Aletris could "tone" and support the uterus and other pelvic organs, thereby helping with symptoms of uterine prolapse. These claims were perpetuated in eclectic and homeopathic literature, where Aletris was sometimes combined with other botanicals, but robust clinical evidence was never established. Modern scientific research is lacking: there are no controlled human studies or significant pharmacological investigations to substantiate its efficacy for uterine prolapse. Contemporary herbal references may still mention Aletris for this indication, but always with the caveat that the evidence is traditional and anecdotal. In summary, Aletris's use for prolapsed uterus is grounded in tradition rather than validated by scientific research.

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