Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema cum bile
For the health condition: Hepatitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Arisaema cum bile is an ingredient commonly found in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations. The use of Arisaema cum bile for hepatitis is based primarily on historical and traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation. In TCM, Arisaema (commonly processed with animal bile, often ox or pig) is believed to "clear heat," "resolve phlegm," and relieve toxicity, which are considered relevant in the context of liver diseases like hepatitis. Some classical TCM texts mention its use in treating symptoms that may overlap with hepatitis, such as jaundice, swelling, or other manifestations of "damp-heat" in the liver and gallbladder. However, there is a lack of high-quality clinical trials or modern biomedical research specifically confirming the efficacy or safety of Arisaema cum bile for hepatitis. The available evidence is mostly anecdotal or comes from case series and traditional formula usage, rather than randomized controlled studies. Therefore, while Arisaema cum bile has a place in traditional practice for conditions broadly interpreted as hepatitis, scientific validation is minimal. Its use should be approached cautiously and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner, especially considering the potential for toxicity in some raw Arisaema species if not properly processed.

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