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Source of validity: Traditional
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Schizonepeta (Jing Jie) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb commonly used in Eastern medicine. Its use for supporting or treating excessive perspiration is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than strong scientific evidence. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Schizonepeta is believed to have properties that “release the exterior” and “expel wind,” which means it is often used to treat surface-level conditions like colds, fever, and skin disorders. It is also sometimes prescribed in formulas to harmonize sweating—both to induce mild sweating to dispel pathogens and, paradoxically, to help stabilize excessive spontaneous sweating by balancing the body's defensive Qi.

Classical TCM texts and modern materia medica often include Schizonepeta in herbal formulas aimed at regulating sweating, especially when excessive sweating is believed to be due to a deficiency of “Wei Qi” (defensive energy) or disharmony in the body's surface layers. However, clinical research in the biomedical literature is scarce, and there is little robust scientific evidence specifically validating its efficacy for excessive perspiration. Most support comes from case studies and centuries of anecdotal use within TCM.

In summary, the use of Schizonepeta for excessive perspiration is rooted in traditional herbal medicine, with moderate historical evidence but only minimal modern clinical validation.

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