Evidence supporting the use of: Dwarf lilyturf
For the health condition: Cholera

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dwarf lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus, known as "Mai Men Dong" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been used in East Asian herbal medicine for a range of ailments, primarily to "nourish yin," moisten the lungs, and treat conditions such as dry cough, sore throat, and constipation. There is mention in some traditional compendia of its use for "wasting and thirsting disorders" or severe dehydration, which can be symptomatic of diseases like cholera. However, its direct application for cholera is not a prominent or specifically validated traditional use. The association is more circumstantial, based on its general use to promote body fluids and address dehydration. There is no robust scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Dwarf lilyturf for cholera, nor is there modern clinical validation. Modern pharmacological studies focus on its anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, and immunomodulatory effects, but not on anti-cholera or antidiarrheal properties. Therefore, its use for cholera is primarily justified by tradition, with very limited and indirect historical precedent and no significant scientific backing.

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