Evidence supporting the use of: Cynanchum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Cynanchum species, particularly Cynanchum paniculatum (commonly known as "Bai Qian" in Traditional Chinese Medicine), have been used traditionally in East Asian medicine. The use of Cynanchum for chest pain is rooted in traditional practices rather than supported by modern scientific studies. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), chest pain is often attributed to factors such as "phlegm accumulation" or "Qi stagnation," and herbs like Cynanchum are included in formulas intended to "dispel phlegm" and "relieve cough," which can indirectly address discomfort in the chest area. Historical materia medica texts reference Cynanchum’s use for symptoms including chest congestion and cough, but not specifically for angina or ischemic chest pain as defined in Western medicine. Modern pharmacological investigations have focused on the plant’s anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties rather than direct cardiovascular effects. There is a lack of robust clinical trials or scientific studies directly assessing Cynanchum’s efficacy for treating chest pain, especially chest pain of cardiac origin. Thus, its use is primarily justified by tradition, with minimal scientific validation for this specific indication.

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