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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chrysophanics, referring to compounds derived from chrysophanic acid (also known as chrysophanol), are primarily known for their use in traditional medicine, especially within systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Historically, chrysophanics are extracted from plants such as Rheum (rhubarb), Cassia, and Aloe species. In the context of amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation), traditional texts have cited the use of rhubarb and similar botanicals—containing chrysophanic acid—as emmenagogues, which are substances believed to stimulate menstrual flow.

However, the evidence supporting this use is largely anecdotal and based on historical records rather than robust scientific validation. There are few, if any, controlled clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies confirming the efficacy or safety of chrysophanics for treating amenorrhea. Most references in the scientific literature mention its laxative properties and its role in skin conditions, but not specifically in menstrual disorders. Thus, while its use can be justified by tradition, current scientific evidence is lacking, and its mechanism of action in amenorrhea remains unclear.

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