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Source of validity: Traditional
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Japanese sophora (Sophora japonica), also known as the pagoda tree, is occasionally referenced in traditional East Asian medicine. Its flower buds, known as "Huai Hua Mi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have been used mainly for their hemostatic properties—to stop bleeding, especially in the context of hemorrhoids or bloody stools. There is some historical precedent for its use in treating various gynecological conditions, including menstrual irregularity, but these mentions are relatively rare and not central to its traditional uses. Records in TCM texts sometimes include Japanese sophora as a minor ingredient in formulas intended to "cool the blood" or address excessive uterine bleeding, but not specifically for regulating menstrual cycles or treating irregularity per se.

From a scientific standpoint, there is limited to no robust clinical evidence supporting the use of Japanese sophora for menstrual irregularity. Most contemporary research focuses on its bioactive compounds like rutin and quercetin, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and vasoprotective effects, but not direct hormonal or menstrual regulatory actions. Therefore, while there is some traditional basis—albeit weak and indirect—for its use in menstrual-related issues, it is not a widely recognized or validated remedy for menstrual irregularity either traditionally or scientifically.

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