Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese mountain ant
For the health condition: Gout

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Mountain Ant (commonly referring to species such as Polyrhachis vicina) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but its use for treating or supporting gout is primarily justified by traditional, anecdotal, and empirical medicine rather than robust scientific validation. In TCM, Chinese Mountain Ant is valued for its purported abilities to boost vitality, enhance immune function, and address symptoms of rheumatism and joint pain, which may overlap with some symptoms of gout. However, direct references to the treatment of gout specifically are limited in the classical literature, and modern clinical evidence is scarce.

To date, there are no high-quality, peer-reviewed studies directly demonstrating the efficacy of Chinese Mountain Ant or its extracts in reducing uric acid levels, preventing gout flares, or treating gout symptoms in humans. Some laboratory research has explored its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, which could theoretically benefit conditions involving joint inflammation, but these findings are preliminary and have not been translated into confirmed clinical outcomes for gout. Therefore, its use for gout remains primarily rooted in tradition rather than substantiated science.

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