Evidence supporting the use of: Rubia yunnanensis
For the health condition: Injuries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Rubia yunnanensis is primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to support the treatment of injuries, particularly those involving bruising, bleeding, and bone fractures. The use of this herb is well-documented in classical TCM texts, where it is considered to have the ability to “invigorate blood,” “dispel blood stasis,” and “stop bleeding.” These actions are particularly valued in the management of trauma and injuries, where blood circulation and the resolution of hematomas are important for recovery. The root of Rubia yunnanensis, often referred to as “South Rubia” or 南茜 (Nan Qian), is used similarly to Rubia cordifolia (Madder Root/Muqian), which has a long history as a hemostatic and blood-moving herb.
However, there is limited modern scientific research specifically investigating Rubia yunnanensis for injury recovery. Some studies on related species (notably Rubia cordifolia) have shown anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hemostatic effects in vitro and in animal models, which could theoretically support its traditional use in managing injuries. Still, direct clinical evidence for Rubia yunnanensis itself is lacking, and the evidence rating remains low. The herb’s use for injuries is thus primarily justified by tradition rather than robust scientific validation.
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beeswax
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bovine
bromelain
chymotrypsin
collagen
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turmeric
dandelion
dog rose
dyer’s woad root
endo-peptidase
exo-peptidase
fungal protease
ginger
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-glutamine
l-proline
licorice root
spruce
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
papain
protease
protein
purified silver
reishi mushroom
serratiopeptidase
silicon
trypsin
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
chickweed
typhonium
clerodendrum indicum
hedychium spicatum
chaff flower
boxthorne
yarrow
moss
myrrh
solomon's seal
amber
sheep's sorrel
wintergreen
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
abies spectabilis
geranium
arnica
Aralia
Avens
Asclepias cordifolia
akebia
Animal Tissue
Antler
Aquilegia viridiflora
Asiaticoside
Ardisia
Agave
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Albizia
Aconite
Ajuga
Aucubin
Anserina
Albumin
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Ampelopsis
Agonandra
Agrimonia pilosa
Acemannan
Acetylsalicylic acid
Abuta
Alkanna
Alstonia macrophylla
Amor seco
Arani
Animal protein
Bee Propolis
Biopeptide
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Black spruce
Blackthorn
Bulnesia sarmientoi
Blubber oil
Blepharis
Black-Eyed Susan
Boswellic Acid
Beef Protein
Barleria
Bone Marrow
Bovine Protein
Benzoin
Begonia fimbristipula
Banyan
Bletilla
Black root
Comfrey
Centella triterpenes
Calendula
Casearia esculenta
Common Monkey Flower
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Ceylon Leadwort
Cedar
Campylandra fimbriata
Centipeda
cypress
Cranesbill
Chinese Thoroughwax
Carlina
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Ceanothus integerrimus
Connective tissue growth factor
Cocklebur
Collinsonia
Castor Oil
Calyptridium umbellatum
Casearia sylvestris
Didymocarpus
Deer Root
Damulin A
Deer Velvet
Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
Dianthrone
Dwarf Nettle
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Davilla rugosa
Deerbrush
Epidermal Growth Factor
Erythropalum scandens
Erigeron
Elephant Vine
Erodium cicutarium
Elk antler
Echinacea
Emu Oil
Euphorbia
Egg protein
Elastase
Oak
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Silk protein
Other health conditions supported by Rubia yunnanensis
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Anemia
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Convalescence
Cuts
Debility
Diabetes
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Hepatitis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Injuries
Liver Detoxification
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)