Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Pagoda Tree
For the health condition: Angina

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Sichuan Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica), also known as Huai Hua in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine. Its flower and bud extracts are traditionally employed to "clear heat," "cool the blood," and stop bleeding, particularly for conditions such as hemorrhoids and bleeding disorders. There are some traditional references to its use for cardiovascular health, often in combination with other herbs, with the rationale that its properties may help "cool the blood" and support circulation.

However, there is minimal direct traditional documentation or modern clinical evidence specifically supporting the use of Sichuan Pagoda Tree for angina (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart). The use of this herb for angina is not prominent in classical texts or mainstream TCM practice. Some limited laboratory studies have investigated the effects of its flavonoid constituents (such as rutin) for vascular health, but these are preliminary and not directly related to angina management.

In summary, the use of Sichuan Pagoda Tree for angina is primarily based on tradition, with only weak supporting evidence and no robust clinical trials validating its efficacy for this specific condition.

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