Evidence supporting the use of: Spatholobus suberectus
For the health condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Synopsis

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

Spatholobus suberectus is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Ji Xue Teng." Historically, it has been prescribed to "invigorate the blood," "dispel wind and dampness," and "unblock channels," which are traditional concepts often associated with symptoms similar to those seen in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Its use for joint pain, numbness, and arthralgia is well documented in TCM texts, although the terminology and disease models differ from modern biomedical definitions of RA.

Scientific studies on Spatholobus suberectus for RA are limited. Some in vitro and animal research suggests that extracts of the plant possess anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, which could be relevant to RA’s pathogenesis. For example, certain flavonoids and polyphenols found in Spatholobus suberectus have shown potential to inhibit inflammatory mediators and reduce oxidative stress. However, robust clinical trials in humans with diagnosed RA are lacking, and thus scientific validation remains insufficient. Therefore, while there is a traditional basis for its use in RA-like symptoms, current scientific evidence does not strongly support its efficacy for RA as defined by modern medicine.

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