Partridgeberry
Mitchella repens
A Native American 'squaw vine' traditionally used as a partus preparator and for menstrual comfort.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A Native American 'squaw vine' traditionally used as a partus preparator and for menstrual comfort.
A Native American 'squaw vine' traditionally used as a partus preparator and for menstrual comfort.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A Native American 'squaw vine' traditionally used as a partus preparator and for menstrual comfort.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Limited data; use in pregnancy only with a midwife/clinician.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Limited data; use in pregnancy only with a midwife/clinician.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.