Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese mugwort
For the health condition: Amenorrhea

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Synopsis

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

Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi), known as "Ai Ye" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used historically to address various gynecological disorders, including amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation). In TCM, mugwort is considered to have warming properties that invigorate blood circulation and dispel cold from the uterus, which are thought to be underlying causes of amenorrhea according to traditional theory. It is commonly included in herbal formulations, decoctions, or used in moxibustion (the burning of mugwort near acupuncture points) to “warm the meridians” and stimulate menstrual flow.

The evidence supporting the use of Chinese mugwort for amenorrhea is primarily based on traditional use and records in classical Chinese medical texts. There are very few modern clinical studies directly evaluating its efficacy for amenorrhea, and the existing studies are generally of low methodological quality or are published in Chinese-language journals with limited peer review. Some pharmacological research suggests that Artemisia argyi contains volatile oils and flavonoids that may have uterine-stimulating and anti-inflammatory effects, but these findings are preliminary and not directly tied to amenorrhea in robust clinical trials.

In summary, the use of Chinese mugwort for amenorrhea is justified by tradition more than by rigorous scientific validation. High-quality clinical evidence is lacking, and its use remains rooted in the historical and theoretical framework of TCM.

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