Evidence supporting the use of: Curcuma wenyujin
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Curcuma wenyujin is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for conditions described as "chest pain" or "chest bi syndrome," which often refers to symptoms such as chest tightness, discomfort, or pain, sometimes associated with blood stasis or Qi stagnation. In TCM, Curcuma wenyujin (commonly called "Wenyujin" or "Yujin") is considered to have properties that promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and relieve pain. Its use for chest pain is documented in classical TCM texts, where it is included in formulas intended for angina-like symptoms or other circulatory disturbances affecting the chest.

Modern research on Curcuma wenyujin for chest pain is limited but provides some preliminary support for its traditional uses. Some pharmacological studies suggest that extracts from Curcuma wenyujin may have anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet aggregation, and vasodilatory effects, which could theoretically benefit conditions related to chest pain, especially those involving coronary artery disease. However, controlled clinical trials in humans specifically evaluating its efficacy for chest pain or angina are largely lacking. Most available evidence is preclinical or based on use in multi-herb formulations, making it difficult to attribute effects solely to Curcuma wenyujin. Therefore, while its use is primarily traditional, with some pharmacological rationale, robust scientific validation is not yet established.

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