Evidence supporting the use of: Evodia
For the health condition: Phlebitis

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Synopsis

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

Evodia rutaecarpa (commonly known as Evodia or Wu Zhu Yu) is an herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine. Its primary historical uses include alleviating pain, treating digestive disorders, and expelling cold from the stomach. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Evodia is sometimes prescribed for conditions described as "blood stasis" or to promote circulation, concepts that may be loosely correlated with some vascular conditions, including phlebitis (inflammation of the veins). However, there is limited direct reference in classical texts to Evodia being used specifically for phlebitis.

While Evodia contains bioactive compounds such as evodiamine and rutaecarpine, which have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory effects in laboratory studies, there is a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological evidence directly supporting its efficacy for phlebitis in humans. Most references to its use for this condition stem from extrapolated TCM theory rather than targeted research.

In summary, Evodia’s use for phlebitis is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than scientific validation. The evidence supporting this use is weak to moderate, largely based on TCM principles and indirect anti-inflammatory properties observed in preclinical research, rather than controlled clinical trials or direct historical documentation for this specific condition.

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