Evidence supporting the use of: Southern Tsangshu
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

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

Southern Tsangshu (Atractylodes lancea), known as "Cang Zhu" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in herbal formulations, particularly for conditions involving the digestive system and for dispelling dampness. Its use for chest pain is primarily rooted in traditional practice. In TCM theory, chest pain can be attributed to "Qi stagnation," "phlegm obstruction," or "dampness," and Southern Tsangshu is believed to help by invigorating the Spleen, drying dampness, and promoting the movement of Qi. Classic texts such as the Shennong Bencao Jing and subsequent materia medica include references to its use for chest oppression or fullness, though not always specifically "chest pain" in the Western biomedical sense. Clinical formulas containing Atractylodes are sometimes prescribed for chest discomfort associated with digestive or phlegmatic disorders.

However, there is limited direct scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for chest pain as defined in modern medicine (e.g., angina or myocardial ischemia). Most pharmacological studies focus on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and gastrointestinal effects. As such, the use of Southern Tsangshu for chest pain is justified primarily by traditional usage and theoretical frameworks within TCM, and not by robust scientific validation or clinical trials relating to cardiovascular chest pain.

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