Evidence supporting the use of: Adenophora
For the health condition: Lungs (fluid in)

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Synopsis

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

Adenophora (commonly known as "Sha Shen" in traditional Chinese medicine) has a long history of use in East Asian herbal practices, particularly for conditions affecting the lungs. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Adenophora is believed to "nourish lung yin," "moisten dryness," and "clear heat," making it a popular remedy for chronic cough, dry throat, and symptoms believed to be associated with "insufficient lung fluids." The herb is often used in formulas intended to address respiratory discomfort, especially when dryness or irritation is prominent.

Scientific validation for these traditional uses is limited. There are a few preclinical studies indicating that Adenophora may have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. No high-quality evidence demonstrates efficacy for treating fluid accumulation in the lungs (such as pulmonary edema). The traditional use is primarily for symptoms of dryness rather than for treating excess fluid or serious lung conditions in a biomedical sense.

Thus, the use of Adenophora for "fluid in the lungs" is justified by traditional understanding within TCM, though this does not correspond directly to the biomedical concept of pulmonary edema or similar conditions. The evidence rating is low (2), reflecting reliance on historical and anecdotal use with limited supportive scientific research.

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