Evidence supporting the use of: Scabrous Gentian
For the health condition: Blood Poisoning

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Scabrous Gentian (Gentiana scabra) has a long history of use in traditional East Asian medicine, particularly within Chinese herbal practice. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this plant is often prescribed for its purported "heat-clearing" and "detoxifying" properties. The term "blood poisoning," while not directly corresponding to a modern biomedical diagnosis, is sometimes referenced in TCM as patterns involving "toxic heat" or systemic infections. Historical texts and herbal compendia describe the use of Scabrous Gentian for conditions involving fever, inflammation, and various types of internal "toxicity," which may be interpreted loosely as sepsis or systemic infection in contemporary terms. However, there is a significant gap between traditional indications and modern scientific validation. While some laboratory research has investigated the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of Gentiana scabra extracts, there is no clinical evidence demonstrating safety or efficacy for the treatment of sepsis or "blood poisoning" as understood in modern medicine. The traditional use is thus based on historical precedent rather than direct, scientifically validated outcomes. It is important to note that reliance on herbal remedies alone for serious conditions like sepsis is not supported by current medical guidelines.

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