Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Dodder
For the health condition: Leukemia

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Dodder (Cuscuta chinensis) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily for its purported benefits on the liver, kidney, and reproductive health. In TCM, it is not commonly or specifically targeted at leukemia, but rather used as a general tonic or to "nourish essence" and "support yang." There are scattered references in traditional texts and some modern TCM compendiums that suggest Chinese Dodder may be included in herbal formulas for various chronic illnesses, including some forms of cancer. However, these references are based on traditional pattern diagnosis rather than modern biomedical understanding of leukemia.

From a scientific standpoint, the direct evidence supporting Chinese Dodder for leukemia is minimal. Some in vitro and animal studies have suggested that extracts of Cuscuta chinensis may have immunomodulatory or cytotoxic effects, but these studies are preliminary and not specific to leukemia. No high-quality clinical trials or robust mechanistic studies directly support its use in leukemia treatment. Therefore, while the herb is occasionally referenced in traditional practice for general health or vitality in the context of serious illnesses, the level of evidence for its use specifically for leukemia is extremely limited and rests primarily on traditional rather than scientific grounds.

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