Evidence supporting the use of: Prepared Aconite Tuber
For the health condition: Gonorrhea

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Synopsis

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

Prepared Aconite Tuber (commonly known as "Fu Zi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM) has historically been included in some traditional herbal formulas to address symptoms that may overlap with those of gonorrhea, such as pain, inflammation, and urinary discomfort. The primary rationale for its use is based on its properties to dispel cold, alleviate pain, and support the body's "Yang" energy. In classical TCM texts, aconite is rarely, if ever, cited as a direct treatment for gonorrhea ("Lin Bing" or "Du Lin" in TCM), but it may be combined with other herbs in formulas intended to manage the condition's systemic symptoms according to traditional pattern diagnosis.

There is no modern scientific evidence or clinical trial data supporting the efficacy of Prepared Aconite Tuber for the treatment of gonorrhea, a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Moreover, the pharmacological actions of aconite do not target bacterial pathogens, and its use is limited by significant concerns regarding toxicity, even when "prepared." As such, its application for gonorrhea remains within the realm of traditional or anecdotal practice, and is not recommended by evidence-based medicine. The evidence supporting its use for this condition is minimal and based primarily on historical or empirical use, not on scientific validation.

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