Evidence supporting the use of: Flueggea suffruticosa
For the health condition: Blood Poisoning

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Flueggea suffruticosa, also known as Securinega suffruticosa or "Chinese snowberry," is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, it is sometimes employed to "clear heat and toxins" and is thus occasionally cited as a folk remedy for symptoms suggestive of "blood poisoning," which in modern terms may refer to sepsis or systemic infections. However, there is no direct equivalence between the TCM concept of "blood poisoning" and the biomedical diagnosis of sepsis or bacteremia. The traditional use of Flueggea suffruticosa generally involves decoctions or preparations aimed at addressing fever, inflammation, or skin infections, which are sometimes described in TCM texts as "toxic heat" in the blood. Despite these traditional uses, there is minimal scientific evidence to substantiate its efficacy for treating sepsis or severe bloodstream infections. While some laboratory studies have identified that extracts of Flueggea suffruticosa possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, these studies are limited to in vitro or animal models and do not directly address the treatment of systemic infections in humans. No clinical trials or robust pharmacological evaluations support its safety or effectiveness for blood poisoning. Therefore, the use of Flueggea suffruticosa for this condition is rooted in traditional practice, with very limited supporting evidence, and should not replace evidence-based medical treatment for serious infections.

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