Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Hedyotis, particularly Hedyotis diffusa (also known as Oldenlandia diffusa or "Bai Hua She She Cao" in traditional Chinese medicine), has been used for centuries in East Asian herbal medicine, primarily for its purported heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Hedyotis is frequently included in formulas designed to "resolve toxicity" and "disperse abscesses," which includes both skin and internal abscesses. The historical use is well-documented in various classical TCM texts, where it is recommended for conditions described as "sores," "carbuncles," or "abscesses." The rationale within TCM is that Hedyotis clears heat and relieves toxicity, processes believed to underlie the formation of abscesses. Modern scientific validation is limited, though some in vitro and animal studies suggest Hedyotis diffusa has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which could theoretically be beneficial in treating infections or abscesses. However, high-quality clinical trials in humans are lacking, and current evidence does not reach the threshold for scientific validation. Therefore, while the use of Hedyotis for abscesses is supported by strong traditional use, the scientific evidence remains preliminary and not definitive.

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