Evidence supporting the use of: Rosthorn Snake Gourd
For the body system: Pancreas Head
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Rosthorn Snake Gourd (Trichosanthes rosthornii) is a traditional medicinal plant used in some systems of East Asian herbal medicine, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, various species of Trichosanthes, including snake gourds, are used for their purported effects on "phlegm-heat" and to support organ systems such as the lungs and sometimes digestive organs. The "Pancreas Head" is not a typical TCM concept, but the pancreas is sometimes associated with the spleen or digestive function in TCM theory. Rosthorn Snake Gourd may be included in formulations aimed at supporting digestive health or addressing symptoms like inflammation or swelling in the abdominal area, which practitioners might loosely associate with the pancreas region.
Scientifically, there is minimal evidence directly connecting Rosthorn Snake Gourd with pancreatic health or function. Some studies on related Trichosanthes species have investigated antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-tumor effects in vitro or in animal models, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to the head of the pancreas or to Rosthorn Snake Gourd itself. There is no robust clinical evidence validating its use for pancreatic health in humans.
In summary, the use of Rosthorn Snake Gourd to support the "Pancreas Head body system" is justified by traditional practice rather than by scientific validation, and the evidence for this specific application is weak.
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Other body systems supported by Rosthorn Snake Gourd
Digestive SystemGastrointestinal Tract
Intestinal System
Liver
Pancreas Head
Stomach
Urinary System