Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sargentodoxa cuneata, commonly known as "Da Xue Teng" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used historically to support the treatment of injuries, particularly those involving blood stasis, bruising, swelling, and pain. In TCM texts, Sargentodoxa is listed as an herb that "invigorates the blood and removes stasis," and is frequently included in formulas for traumatic injury, sprains, and contusions. Its use is documented in classical materia medica such as the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and other herbal compendia.

Modern scientific evidence for these traditional uses is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have suggested that extracts of Sargentodoxa cuneata may possess anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and may inhibit platelet aggregation, which could theoretically support its traditional use for injuries. However, controlled clinical trials in humans are lacking, and the available studies are generally preliminary, of low quality, or not directly focused on injury healing. Thus, while there is a strong historical basis for its use in injury and trauma management, scientific validation is minimal and not sufficient to recommend its use based solely on current biomedical standards.

In summary, the use of Sargentodoxa for injuries is primarily rooted in traditional practice, with limited supporting evidence from modern research.

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Other health conditions supported by Sargentodoxa

Abscesses
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