Evidence supporting the use of: Scrophularia ningpoensis
For the health condition: Carbuncles

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Scrophularia ningpoensis, known as Ningpo figwort or Chinese figwort, has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating various skin ailments, including carbuncles. In TCM, carbuncles are considered manifestations of "heat toxicity" and are typically treated with herbs that "clear heat" and "cool the blood." Scrophularia ningpoensis (玄参, Xuán Shēn) is classified as a "heat-clearing" herb and is often included in herbal prescriptions for suppurative skin conditions, such as carbuncles, abscesses, and sores.

Several classical Chinese medical texts, such as the Shennong Bencao Jing and Bencao Gangmu, mention the use of Scrophularia ningpoensis in managing toxic swellings and skin eruptions. Its traditional indications include "heat in the blood," sore throat, and nodular lesions, which encompass carbuncles.

However, modern scientific validation for the use of Scrophularia ningpoensis specifically for carbuncles is limited. While some pharmacological studies have shown that extracts from the plant possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, these findings are general and not specific to carbuncle treatment. Overall, the primary justification for its use in carbuncles comes from traditional practice and historical documentation rather than robust clinical trials or modern scientific evidence.

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