Evidence supporting the use of: Lung
For the health condition: Emphysema

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Synopsis

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

The use of animal lung tissue (often referred to as "lung" in traditional medicine) to treat or support conditions like emphysema is primarily rooted in traditional practices, particularly within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM operates on the principle of organotherapy, the idea that consuming an animal's organ can benefit the corresponding human organ. Thus, dried or powdered animal lung has historically been used to "nourish" or "tonify" the lungs in humans and is sometimes included in remedies for chronic respiratory illnesses, including emphysema. However, there is no robust scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of this practice. Modern biomedical research has not validated the therapeutic use of animal lung tissue for emphysema, which is a chronic, progressive lung disease primarily caused by smoking and characterized by irreversible damage to alveoli. Evidence for the use of animal lung in treating or supporting emphysema is limited to anecdotal reports and traditional texts, and there are no well-conducted clinical trials or mechanistic studies to justify its use. In summary, while the practice has traditional roots, it lacks scientific validation and is not part of evidence-based treatment for emphysema.

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