Evidence supporting the use of: Stellaria dichotoma
For the health condition: Amenorrhea

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Stellaria dichotoma, known in traditional Chinese medicine as "Yin Chai Hu" (银柴胡), has a history of use primarily for clearing heat and treating conditions such as fever, night sweats, and malnutrition in children. Its application for amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation) is not prominent or well-documented in classical herbal texts. However, in some traditional formulations and folk practices, it may be included as part of broader prescriptions aimed at regulating menstruation or addressing underlying "heat" and deficiency syndromes, which in Chinese medicine theory could be related to menstrual irregularities. There is no robust scientific evidence, such as clinical trials or pharmacological studies, directly supporting the use of Stellaria dichotoma for amenorrhea. The traditional association is therefore weak and likely indirect, based on its general properties rather than specific gynecological indications. Modern medical literature does not recognize Stellaria dichotoma as a standard treatment for amenorrhea. In summary, while there is some minor traditional precedent for its inclusion in multi-herb formulas addressing menstrual health, the evidence is limited and primarily based on broader traditional uses rather than focused, explicit application for amenorrhea.

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