Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema cum bile
For the health condition: Hernias
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Arisaema cum bile (commonly known as "Dan Nan Xing" or "Arisaema with bile") is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparation made from the processed tuber of Arisaema erubescens treated with animal bile. In TCM, this ingredient is believed to "resolve phlegm," "calm convulsions," and "alleviate swelling," and it is sometimes used in compound formulas for conditions described as "masses" or "lumps," which may be interpreted as hernias or similar swellings from a TCM perspective. However, there is no scientific validation for its use specifically for hernias in the biomedical sense, and its use is entirely based on traditional practice and theory.
TCM texts may include Arisaema cum bile in formulas aimed at treating symptoms associated with hernias, such as pain or swelling, but these uses are not supported by clinical trials or rigorous pharmacological studies targeting hernia repair or management. The rating of 1 reflects that while the use is traditional, even within TCM literature its application for hernias is not a primary or well-established indication and is usually part of broader symptom management rather than direct treatment of hernias.
In summary, the use of Arisaema cum bile for hernias is grounded in tradition rather than scientific evidence, and there is minimal direct support even within traditional sources for this specific indication.
Other health conditions supported by Arisaema cum bile
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Boils
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Chest Pain
Colic (children)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Debility
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Edema
Epilepsy
Eye Problems
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hernias
Inflammation
Mastitis
Neuralgia and Neuritis