Evidence supporting the use of: Prepared Aconite Tuber
For the health condition: Gonorrhea
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.
Other ingredients used for Gonorrhea
green chirettacat's claw
turmeric
goldenseal
licorice root
phellodendron amurense
vitamin C
papaya
smilax
myrrh
paw paw
indigo leaves
geranium
Allicin
Abrus
Alchornea
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Abuta
Amor seco
Bee Propolis
Bai Ji
Blepharis
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Black root
Boerhavia diffusa
Cinquefoil
Chirata
Cynodon dactylon
Embelia
Garlic
Other health conditions supported by Prepared Aconite Tuber
Abdominal PainAfterbirth Pain
Angina
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bell's Palsy
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chills
Colic (adults)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Convulsions
Cough (dry)
Cough (spastic)
Diphtheria
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)