Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema amurense
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Arisaema amurense (Amur Jack-in-the-pulpit) is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Tian Nan Xing" (along with related species). In TCM, the processed tuber of Arisaema species is traditionally employed to "expel phlegm" and "relieve convulsions." Its use for chest pain is tied to the TCM concept of "phlegm obstruction" in the chest, which can manifest as chest discomfort or pain. Historical TCM texts and materia medica mention its inclusion in formulas addressing conditions described as "chest impediment" or "chest bi," which sometimes correlate with symptoms like chest pain, oppression, or fullness. However, these traditional indications are conceptually different from the biomedical definition of chest pain (such as angina or myocardial infarction). There is no robust clinical or pharmacological evidence in the scientific literature to validate the efficacy of Arisaema amurense for treating chest pain by modern standards, and its use remains rooted in traditional practice. The evidence rating is low (1) because the support is based only on historical use, not on clinical trials or mechanistic studies relevant to chest pain as understood in contemporary medicine.

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