Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Tinospora
For the health condition: Hair (loss or thinning)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Tinospora, also known as Tinospora sinensis or "Qing Ji Teng" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is primarily used in TCM for its general tonic effects, immune support, and anti-inflammatory properties. There are references in traditional herbal medicine to its use for promoting overall health, but specific documentation linking Tinospora to the treatment or prevention of hair loss or thinning is sparse and indirect. Occasionally, multi-herb formulations used for nourishing "blood" or "kidney"—concepts in TCM sometimes associated with hair health—may include Tinospora among other ingredients, but it is not a principal or commonly cited herb for hair conditions (unlike He Shou Wu, for example).

Modern scientific research on Tinospora sinensis focuses largely on its antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory effects, with little to no direct evidence supporting its use for hair growth or hair loss prevention. There are no notable clinical trials or animal studies that investigate the effect of Chinese Tinospora specifically on hair follicles, hair growth cycles, or hair density.

In summary, while Chinese Tinospora may be included in traditional formulas that aim to support general vitality (which TCM sometimes links to hair health), there is minimal direct historical and virtually no scientific evidence to support its use for hair loss or thinning. Its use for this purpose is justified primarily by tradition, and the strength of evidence is low.

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