Evidence supporting the use of: Ilex asprella
For the health condition: Ulcerations (external)

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Synopsis

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

Ilex asprella (also known as "Gang Mei Gen" in traditional Chinese medicine) has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine, primarily for its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and wound-healing properties. In the context of external ulcerations, its application is rooted in traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation. Traditional Chinese medicine texts and materia medica note its use in poultices, washes, or topical preparations to help cleanse wounds, reduce swelling, and promote tissue repair. The rationale is based on its reputed abilities to "clear heat" and "resolve toxicity," which are concepts in TCM used to describe the management of infected or non-healing wounds, including ulcerations. While there are some modern pharmacological studies suggesting that extracts from Ilex asprella possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, these studies are limited and do not specifically address external ulcerations or clinical efficacy in wound healing. Thus, the evidence for its use in treating external ulcerations remains largely traditional, with minimal direct scientific validation for this specific indication. More rigorous research would be required to substantiate these traditional claims and to elucidate the mechanisms by which Ilex asprella might support wound healing in a clinical context.

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