Evidence supporting the use of: Lysimachia
For the health condition: Sore Throat

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Synopsis

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

Lysimachia (commonly called loosestrife, and known as "Jin Qian Cao" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been traditionally used in various Asian medicine systems for a range of ailments, including sore throat. In Chinese medicine, some species (such as Lysimachia christinae) are used for their purported anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. Historical herbal texts describe its application for conditions involving "heat" and "toxicity" in the throat, which correlates to symptoms like sore throat, swelling, and pain. However, scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of Lysimachia specifically for sore throat is limited. A few in vitro and animal studies have suggested that extracts of Lysimachia possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, which could theoretically benefit sore throat, but these findings have not been robustly translated into clinical research in humans. Therefore, while traditional use is well-documented, and there is some pharmacological rationale, high-quality clinical evidence is lacking. Its use for sore throat remains primarily based on traditional practices rather than conclusive scientific validation.

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