Evidence supporting the use of: Hedyotis (unspecified)
For the health condition: Emphysema

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Hedyotis, particularly Hedyotis diffusa (also known as Oldenlandia diffusa), is a herb commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Its traditional applications include use as a heat-clearing and detoxifying agent for conditions such as infections, inflammation, and certain cancers. In the context of respiratory diseases, Hedyotis is sometimes included in complex herbal formulas intended to address symptoms like cough, phlegm, or general lung inflammation. However, its direct use for emphysema—an irreversible, progressive lung disease characterized by destruction of alveoli and airflow limitation—is not strongly documented in classical TCM texts or popular folk medicine. The rationale for inclusion in respiratory formulas may stem from the herb’s general anti-inflammatory and purported immune-modulating properties as described in traditional practice, rather than any established efficacy for emphysema specifically. There is very limited, if any, scientific evidence supporting its use for emphysema: no clinical trials or pharmacological studies have directly evaluated Hedyotis or its extracts for emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in humans. Thus, its use for emphysema is justified primarily by tradition or empirical herbal practice, rather than scientific validation, and the quality of evidence is weak.

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