Aletris, commonly known as Aletris farinosa or "Stargrass," is an herb traditionally used in North American folk medicine, particularly by Native American and early European settlers. Its primary historical applications have been for "female complaints," a term that included a broad range of gynecological issues such as menstrual irregularities, uterine prolapse, and general reproductive health. Some traditional herbal texts and eclectic medicine practitioners from the 19th and early 20th centuries mention its use for symptoms that could overlap with vaginal dryness, such as menopausal discomfort or "uterine atony." However, these references are vague and do not specifically identify vaginal dryness as a direct indication.

There is no direct scientific evidence or modern clinical research supporting the use of Aletris for vaginal dryness. The available data on Aletris primarily document its traditional use as a tonic for reproductive health rather than for the specific symptom of dryness. The herb has not been rigorously studied in modern pharmacological or clinical settings for this indication. As such, any support for its use in vaginal dryness is based on tradition and anecdotal reports rather than validated research. The overall level of evidence for this use is very low.