Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema cum bile
For the health condition: Congestion (lymphatic)

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Synopsis

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

Arisaema cum bile is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparation, typically consisting of processed tubers of Arisaema species (such as Arisaema erubescens) with added bile, often from animals like pigs or cattle. In TCM, this combination is known as "Dan Nan Xing" (胆南星) and is used to "transform phlegm," "dispel wind," and "relieve convulsions." The term "phlegm" in TCM is a broad concept that can encompass pathological fluids, including what might be interpreted as congestion or lymphatic stasis in Western terms. While "lymphatic congestion" as understood in biomedical contexts is not a direct TCM concept, some practitioners correlate TCM phlegm stagnation with lymphatic congestion. There are no high-quality clinical trials or rigorous scientific studies directly validating the use of Arisaema cum bile for the treatment of lymphatic congestion. Most evidence comes from centuries of traditional use and anecdotal case reports within the TCM system. A few animal and in vitro studies have examined the anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects of the preparation, but these do not specifically address lymphatic congestion, nor do they meet modern standards for evidence of efficacy. Therefore, the evidence is rated at 1, reflecting a primarily traditional basis with very limited scientific support.

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