Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Asparagus
For the health condition: Nephritis

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Synopsis

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

Chinese Asparagus (Asparagus cochinchinensis, known as "Tian Men Dong" in traditional Chinese medicine) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), particularly for its purported effects on the lungs, kidneys, and as a general yin tonic. In TCM theory, nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys) is often associated with kidney yin deficiency or heat-toxin accumulation, and Chinese Asparagus is used to "nourish yin" and "clear heat," which is believed to help address symptoms related to nephritis such as urinary discomfort, edema, and inflammation. Classical TCM texts and modern materia medica reference its use for various urinary and kidney-related issues, though nephritis as a biomedical diagnosis is a modern construct.

However, there is limited scientific validation from clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically evaluating the efficacy of Chinese Asparagus for nephritis. Some in vitro and animal studies have suggested anti-inflammatory or antioxidative properties, but these findings are preliminary and not directly tied to human nephritis. Thus, its use for nephritis is justified primarily by tradition, with only low-level supportive evidence and no robust, high-quality clinical data available to confirm efficacy for this specific condition.

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