Evidence supporting the use of: Auricularia
For the health condition: Hepatitis

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Synopsis

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

Auricularia (commonly known as wood ear mushroom) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other Asian folk systems. In these traditions, Auricularia is reputed to “nourish the lungs and stomach,” “enrich the blood,” and support overall liver health. Its use for conditions such as hepatitis is rooted in these traditional beliefs about its general ability to improve liver function and detoxification processes. However, there is little specific mention of Auricularia being used for hepatitis in classical herbal texts; rather, its use for “liver support” is more general and indirect.

From a scientific standpoint, there are only a few in vitro and animal studies exploring Auricularia’s potential hepatoprotective effects, such as antioxidant activity and possible modulation of liver enzymes, but these are preliminary and do not specifically address viral hepatitis or clinical outcomes in humans. No robust clinical trials exist to validate its efficacy for hepatitis treatment or support. Thus, the use of Auricularia for hepatitis is justified primarily by traditional practice, with only weak, indirect scientific rationale. The evidence supporting its use for this purpose is therefore rated as very low.

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