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Source of validity: Traditional
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Trichosanthes, particularly Trichosanthes kirilowii, is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where its root (called "Tian Hua Fen") is employed for various gynecological conditions. In TCM, endometriosis is often interpreted as a condition involving "blood stasis" and "phlegm-dampness," and Trichosanthes is traditionally believed to help "clear heat," resolve phlegm, and reduce swelling. While there are anecdotal and historical records supporting its use in managing symptoms such as pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding, these applications are grounded in the theoretical framework of TCM rather than in modern biomedical evidence. There are few, if any, clinical trials or laboratory studies specifically examining the effect of Trichosanthes on endometriosis. The available research on Trichosanthes mainly focuses on its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, but direct evidence for its efficacy in treating endometriosis is lacking. Therefore, its use for endometriosis is primarily justified by tradition, and the evidence supporting its effectiveness is weak by modern scientific standards.

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