Evidence supporting the use of: Ba Ji Tian
For the body system: Prostate
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis) is an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries, primarily for its reputed effects on kidney yang deficiency, vitality, and male reproductive health. In TCM theory, the prostate is not specifically identified as an organ, but conditions such as urinary difficulty, frequent urination, or reproductive issues are often attributed to kidney yang deficiency. Ba Ji Tian is traditionally prescribed to support male sexual health, treat impotence, and alleviate symptoms that may overlap with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, the direct connection between Ba Ji Tian and prostate health is rooted in traditional practice rather than modern anatomical understanding.
Regarding scientific evidence, there is limited research directly linking Ba Ji Tian to prostate health. While some animal studies suggest that extracts of Morinda officinalis may have androgenic effects or modulate hormones related to male reproductive function, robust clinical trials in humans, especially relating to the prostate, are lacking. Thus, its use to "support the prostate body system" is justified primarily by tradition, with only weak indirect scientific evidence available at this time.
In summary, Ba Ji Tian is used to support prostate health according to traditional Chinese medicine principles, but scientific validation for its efficacy in this regard remains sparse.
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Other body systems supported by Ba Ji Tian
Adrenal GlandsCirculatory System
Immune System
Joints
Kidneys
Male Reproductive System
Muscles
Prostate
Reproductive System
Urinary System