Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Mallow
For the health condition: Abscesses

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Synopsis

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

Chinese Mallow (Malva verticillata), known as "Dong Kui Zi" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for various ailments, including abscesses. In TCM, abscesses are often categorized as manifestations of "heat toxicity" or stagnant "Qi" and blood. Chinese Mallow is traditionally believed to have cooling, detoxifying, and anti-inflammatory properties, and it is sometimes prescribed to help reduce swelling, disperse pus, and promote the resolution of abscesses—especially those affecting the skin or breast.

Classical Chinese medical texts, such as the Shennong Ben Cao Jing and subsequent materia medica, list Chinese Mallow for its use in clearing heat and promoting urination, which is thought to help with draining pus and resolving localized infections. However, the evidence supporting its efficacy is primarily anecdotal and based on centuries of traditional use, rather than rigorous clinical studies. There is very limited modern scientific research directly validating its use for abscesses, although some preliminary in vitro studies suggest that Malva species may possess mild anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. These findings, however, are not robust or specific enough to draw strong conclusions about its clinical effectiveness for abscesses.

In summary, the use of Chinese Mallow for abscesses is grounded in traditional practice with minimal contemporary scientific validation, and the evidence base remains weak (2/5).

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